Today was the day! Willy B, Honey B, and Mave were finally able to move into one of the new playrooms! We are beyond thrilled they now have so much more extra room! As you know, this is only part of our plans to expand. With the construction crew finished with the playrooms, they have already begun construction on the two new greenhouses!
In short, today was a very, very exciting day!
As bonus, here are some photos of the Seven during their Easter Forage last Sunday!
Jody:
Annie:
Jamie:
Negra:
Missy:
Foxie:
Burrito:
PatC says
*\0/* YAY!!! YAY!!!! Just YAY!!!!! *\0/*
oh and some HOOTS!!!!!!!!!
xoxoxox
CeeCee says
How exciting !
That metal “Tree” structure in the middle of the room is so cool, I think they love the bars on the ceiling to hang from, you have really outdone yourselves on this design.
Mave really became brave, I was holding my breath when she climbed up so high, and then I remembered what amazing athletes they are.
Thanks for the long video today, and all your hard work. 🙂
tom austin says
wwwwwwooooooooo hhhhhoooooooo….that is terrific….it gives them so much space…..a job well done……congratulations…!
Sherry says
That’s an awesome room! I’m so excited, and it’s not even for me!!!!
Linda C says
Hi, Chad!
Thanks for filming and posting!
Also loved the bonus Easter pics-always fun to see JoJo Rabbit’s “look what I got!” face.
Not surprised to see that Honey B was first out the door.
But this brings up more questions, too.
As CeeCee mentioned, Mave was a little hesitant on the ceiling bars. And I’m wondering now if, like Burrito did, these 3 have to learn to really bracchiate? They’ve got farther to fall now….
Also, when Willy B came up to you at the caging, I realized that the 3 don’t seem to ask for/get as many tummy tickles as the 7. Are they not used to it?
Tobin says
The look of discovery on their faces as they enter into their new play space is a treat. The finished product looks well done — congrats to the construction crew and their mindful supervisors (Honey B, Mave and Willy B).
Cheryl says
Hurrah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ?????????????
Cheryl says
Hurrah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ?????????????
Kathleen says
WOWZA! YIPPEE! And Hip Hip Hooray! This is is so exciting. And for them, perhaps at first all that excitement was met with a touch of apprehension. Clearly Mave moved beyond her fears thanks to Honey B. Go Mave! She was all over that place testing everything. And Honey B is just like her mom, taking advantage of more room to run and challenging Anthony to a game of chase. I hope Willy B enjoyed himself too, it looked as if he was more interested in seeing his reflection in your phone! Or maybe he was looking for the best place to position a flat screen so he can binge watch from the climbing tree.
Seriously. I am bursting with joy for all of you. Congratulations! You are amazing.
Oh, and thanks for all the bonus Easter forage photos. I love them ALL!
Arlene and Michael says
Chad what a joyous post. I am so happy for Mave, Honey B and Willy B. The new playroom looks amazing. Thank you too everyone who made this possible for them. Thank you for the bonus pictures of the seven enjoying their Easter forage. Looks like a good time was had by all. Thank you for sharing all of this wonderful news.
CarolR says
What a wonderful new space……congratulations to everyone involved for a fantastic job. It was great to see them exploring their new world, enjoying the views and playing chase as always. Also lovely to see the forage…..hands and mouths stuffed with as much as they could carry. So pleased to see yesterday that our gracious queen Neggie has at last got her favourite Spring grass which she eats so delicately. Enrichment all round!
marianne says
An amazing job very well done!!
I loved to see Honey B. making herself at home in a lovely sunny corner, but not for too long…..there is a lot of running and chasing to do.
Brave Mave..I was surprized because when she first arrived at CSNW she did not seem to be hesitant but very relaxed in her new surroudings.
And it seemed to me that Willy B. was looking around Chad to see wat was behind him…like Kathleen mentioned, maybe to pick just the right spot for his TV.
And thank you for the photo’s Chad; everyone was stuffing their mouths with as much as they could; Foxies doll looked just like a carrot….funny!
Sue says
Oh I’m so grateful. Thank you for your design and all the care and thought you put into making this the very best it could be. Also thank you to our community, that follows and cares from home, for your donations and compassion. Hugs to all….together we made a difference in there lives.
Tami Roy says
Thank you for that fun video! It’s heartwood to see the happiness on their faces! You guys did a fantastic job!
Mary Garripoli says
I woke up this morning to this wonderful film and my heart was filled with happiness! The new space is perfect. I love the tree in the middle of the room, and the many, varied places for chimp adventures to happen. I have to admit though, when Mave was walking that tightrope high above the ground, I was anxious until she got herself safely across. I had to keep reminding myself that she is a chimp and therefore, a consummate athlete. I’m sure she felt complete joy at having the freedom to live to her best potential. Thank you all for being so good to them.
Kathleen says
Had to watch this video again. And again. And again….. This is so fantabulous! I am full of emotions because their lives just grew tenfold.
Thank you to everyone who had a part in this, — contractors, Trees For Tigers, painters and artists, donors, and all! Thanks and hugs and love and gratitude to the staff and volunteers. It’s been a thrill to see your vision come to life before my eyes. But to see Mave, Willy B, and Honey B finally inside the new playroom, well there’s just nothing better. I can’t stop wondering what they are thinking!
Donna L Smythe says
I too had to watch it numerous times! You can literally see joy on their faces as they ran all around their new spaces. Now they have so much more room for all their antics! I am so happy for them being so well taken care of. Thank you to everyone involved in the planning and construction of this magnificent space! You are all so appreciated!!
Donna L Smythe says
I too had to watch it numerous times! You can literally see joy on their faces as they ran all around their new spaces. Now they have so much more room for all their antics! I am so happy for them being so well taken care of. Thank you to everyone involved in the planning and construction of this magnificent space! You are all so appreciated!!
Jacque Russo says
Congratulations on the wonderful new digs! Everyone looks very happy! And loved seeing Jody and her pals on Easter. You guys are doing such a great job!! Definitely puts a smile on the face!!