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Hanging on the Boardwalk

May 21, 2023 by Diana

The quality of the video above is not the greatest. But what’s contained in it is so uplifting. Seeing chimpanzees do something they’ve never had the chance to do before, and celebrating that with each other, is what it’s all about.

All of the chimpanzees in Cy’s group were bred as a means to a human end – to be used in biomedical research. And now look at them, living their own lives.

Thank you all for being a part of this new sanctuary life and all the adventures in their future!

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  1. Linda C says

    May 21, 2023 at 7:04 pm

    So exciting that Mr Willy B now has company out there!

    Three to go! C’mon, Honey B, Mavis, Dora. Whatchoo waitin’ for!?

  2. Linda C says

    May 21, 2023 at 7:06 pm

    Why do I get the feeling that Lucky was one of those chimps that had an outdoor adventure back at wws? Come on, Deanna, tell us!

    • Kathleen says

      May 21, 2023 at 7:44 pm

      Yes, please Deanna, share that Great Escape story with us. 🙂

  3. Gaynell says

    May 21, 2023 at 7:15 pm

    We all know that great feeling of soft grass on shoeless feet. And, now these chimps do too. Bravo to their amble in the Bray.

  4. Marcie says

    May 21, 2023 at 7:22 pm

    Just seeing healthy chimps having the option to move around freely in wide open spaces is wonderful. Thank you for sharing with us and all the great care the staff always provides.

  5. Judy says

    May 21, 2023 at 7:39 pm

    So NOT “just another day”…. heartwarming to the bottom of my soul.

  6. Kathleen says

    May 21, 2023 at 7:42 pm

    The hug! Too wonderful. And to think I worried about Lucky when I learned about her anxious scooting. Lucky sure doesn’t appear to be anxious now. She’s strutting, not scooting! And Rayne is such an explorer. Seeing Willy B outside with the others is the best of all. I think J.B. Needs to build a new, wider boardwalk. That’s going to get crowded when (or so I hope) all nine are outside at once.

    So, how proud are all you caregivers feeling right about now?! Well done! Look what you’ve made possible. Amazing!

  7. CarolR says

    May 21, 2023 at 8:23 pm

    So good to see them enjoyng their new adventures. I was laughing at Willy B’s first sortie…..he may have conquered his agrophobia, but he was placing his feet so carefully on that grass….you can’t be too careful!! His curiosity about those logs though, spurred him on. Now he’s got friends to support him. Do you plan more yummy forages to encourage them out there?

  8. Julie Medrano says

    May 21, 2023 at 9:44 pm

    Since I interacted with these chimps in their previous living situation, I am so, so happy that they now live in surroundings that are different daily with new experiences, surroundings, and loving people!! Seeing them happy helps alleviate the sense of loss!

  9. Cindee says

    May 22, 2023 at 4:37 am

    Can’t wait to see Mave, Dora and Honey B out there!

  10. Elaine Reininger says

    May 22, 2023 at 5:00 am

    Loved the hug; indication of happiness.

  11. tomaustin says

    May 22, 2023 at 8:40 am

    what was that skinny creature lurking in the background at the end of the film…?

  12. Marya says

    May 22, 2023 at 8:47 am

    So fabulous! Thanks much for sharing this footage of the newest explorations. That they have the freedom to choose whether to be in or out is the best part and I’m sure Mave, Dora and Honey B will follow suit eventually. I love that sweet quick hug of reassurance! And we have months ahead for new adventures before the weather turns bad again so I’m sure much progress will be made. Woohoo! So heartwarming…:):):)

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