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Rayne’s 33rd Birthday!

January 29, 2023 by Jenna

Today is Rayne’s 33rd birthday! Please enjoy today’s video of all the chimps celebrating the exciting occasion! Rayne is confident, beautiful, sweet, a friend to all, a gentle groomer, a “mall walker”, and an impressive nest maker (just to name a few). We hope she enjoyed her special day!

We’d also like to thank Paulette Wrisley for sponsoring the day for Rayne’s birthday. Thank you so much, Paulette!

 

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  1. Linda C says

    January 29, 2023 at 3:19 pm

    Oh, hosh, the.pics with lemon/mango and biscuits wadged made me laugh! Thanks, Jenna and Paulette!

  2. Linda C says

    January 29, 2023 at 3:44 pm

    Jody must plow through coconut! She’s always asking someone for some of theirs…..A shame that Burrito won’t share, like Foxie might! Bubba was holding tight!

    • Kathleen says

      January 29, 2023 at 3:50 pm

      Burrito was not just holding tight, he turned his back on poor peering Jody. Enough said! :laughing:

      • Linda C says

        January 29, 2023 at 4:18 pm

        I wonder how long she kept at it! something tells me she had already had a piece and was looking for more

  3. Kathleen says

    January 29, 2023 at 4:17 pm

    Happy birthday sweet Rayne!

    Rayne loves headbands?! Well why didn’t you say so sooner?! Now I know why Annie has been all decked out. Anticipation of todays celebration. I like the way Rayne stacks her colorful headbands on her ankles.

    What a celebration! On both sides!!

    (Thank you, Jenna, for the great video and all these photos!)

  4. Judy says

    January 29, 2023 at 4:17 pm

    Happy Birthday to a beautiful lady!!! I love the photo series. And what a scene with Burrito clearly keeping his coconut.. that back turn is a classic. Don’t think you’re gonna starve Jody!!!! Nice try though.

  5. Debbie says

    January 29, 2023 at 4:17 pm

    Fiest time I saw Rayne when she mived in I fell in love. HB Rayne!:birthday:
    Goid to see Willy again. Haven’t seen much of him lately!

  6. CeeCee says

    January 29, 2023 at 4:25 pm

    Happy Birthday Sweet Rayne !:birthday:
    Great pictures today of the B day girl, Thank you for sharing:revolving_hearts:

  7. Marie says

    January 29, 2023 at 4:26 pm

    I don’t know what it is about those biscuits but when they carry two in the front of their mouth they turn from Chimpanzee to Bucky the Beaver:) …… Happy Birthday Rayne:balloon::balloon::balloon:and red is definitely your color:hugging:

  8. Paulette says

    January 29, 2023 at 5:56 pm

    Wow. What an awesome photo lineup! Funny LOL, and endearing. Thank you!

    • Tobin says

      January 29, 2023 at 7:36 pm

      Thank you once again, Paulette, for your generosity in sponsoring a birthday party. I think that our Raynebow Lady demonstrated that she can celebrate in style.

      • Paulette says

        January 29, 2023 at 8:17 pm

        I know right? I saw a new side to her.

  9. Kim Butler says

    January 29, 2023 at 6:04 pm

    Happy Birthday Rayne! This video of the birthday girl celebrating her special day with everyone is precious. I love how she carefully picks out her attire and then finds a place to snuggle up in the sunshine with her favorite waistbands. It looks like a good time was had by all. Thank you so much for sharing this special day with us. It’s wonderful to see the joy of all the chimpanzees!

  10. Jane McDowall says

    January 29, 2023 at 6:15 pm

    Oh i could have cried so many happy tears for the wonderful love and care and thoughtfulness you givecto our amazing cousins. Each day we see the love you give them, from a small thing to a fantastic burthday party. I know we only saw a tiny fraction of how Rayne was loving her party, and how everyone was included, but to see her and her friends enjoying everything is a wonderful sight to behold. Happy birthday beautiful Raybe.

  11. Susan Kathleen Feeley says

    January 29, 2023 at 6:47 pm

    Happy laugh out loud birthday, sweet Rayne! you all looked like you were having a pant hoot of a time. Once again many thanks for these lovely photos/video and for sharing Rayne’s special day, not just in cle elum, but across the world in sunny Australia.

  12. CarolR says

    January 29, 2023 at 7:29 pm

    Happy birthday dear Rayne…looks like a perfect day for you….great food, fashion and snoozes. And just look at Mora…even getting an excitement cuddle in while they queue for lunch!

  13. Arlene and Michael says

    January 29, 2023 at 8:00 pm

    Happy birthday dear Rayne. It sure looks like she had a wonderful time at her party and the other Chimps did too! Wonderful pictures. Thank you:)

  14. Karen says

    January 29, 2023 at 8:35 pm

    Hello Willy B !!!! How are you doing????

    • Willy B. says

      January 30, 2023 at 4:52 am

      I am GREAT!!, loving the life here at the best sanctuary in the world.
      How are You Karen?

      • Linda C says

        January 30, 2023 at 7:13 am

        Jenna, you’re awesome! :slight_smile:

      • Karen says

        January 30, 2023 at 1:40 pm

        Im great, thank you for asking Willy B!!!! Hahahaha!!!

  15. Kim Harris says

    January 30, 2023 at 4:39 am

    Pauline, thank you for sponsoring this wonderful birthday party! And Jenna, thank you for capturing so many great pics and videos of the festivities! It’s as if you were able to get Rayne to model for you, capturing all the best party poses!

    Everyone was sure excited for today’s party. It’s always a joy to see them enjoying life. Thanks for wonderful blog!

    I’m curious, what is the typical differences in winter temps between their greenhouses, indoor front rooms, and higher mezzanine and treehouse areas? Seeing Rayne all cozied up, soaking in the rays makes me think of sitting on a porch swing on a beautiful crisp fall day, bundled up inside a heavy quilt, enjoying the world around me.

    I think Wlly B loves mangos more than I do. He was sure enjoying today’s mango!

    I didn’t realize we had another fashionista in Cy’s group. You rock that red, Rayne (my favorite color)!

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