February 18, 2022 - Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

Recently, due to a presumed supply chain issue, we ran out of primate chow and have been unable to order more (for the time being). Primate chow is a fortified biscuit that the chimps enjoy at the end of their breakfast and lunch meal services. It is a treasured final course for most of the chimpanzees so we needed to come up with a few temporary substitutions that would satisfy some expectant people that are HIGHLY familiar with our meal routine. Enter “Day Bags.” Day bags are similar to night bags (popcorn, peanuts and seeds -minus the dried fruit) and seem to please even the most avid chow enthusiast.

*Bonus footage at the end of this video of a beautiful sun filled adventure around Young’s Hill!

Thank you so much, Trisha McQuade, for sponsoring a day of sanctuary and for sharing your love of the chimpanzees and their days and adventures. All of which you help make possible for them! We truly appreciate you being here.

“I look to the blogs every day. I enjoy all of it. It’s so rewarding to see the groups interactions both good and bad. Yet, I feel as if I am a superfan of all of them. Recently, the video with Cy jumping because the cattle photo in the book was very surprising. He reads so many magazines that reaction was unexpected. Willy B’s exploration to the outside and walking on the grass is heartwarming. I am looking forward to the spring when then he starts to explore and eager to see if others join the journey. Of course, snake alert! I think there was one with Jamie tossing the snake is a classic. I am sponsoring a day for me and my chimp family to enjoy. A thought for my day…Dreams of warm weather or nightmares of snakes? 🙂 Old photos? Old videos? Stay Safe and thank you for all your time and efforts.”

Cy: