When Jamie’s group first got access to Young’s Hill back in 2011, it was the first time any of them had stepped outdoors in decades. Young’s Hill quickly became a place to tentatively explore, to run, and even, at times, to play. But it would be a while before it truly became their own.
Young’s Hill became their own months later when they began to patrol the fence line early in the morning and at the end of the day. It became their own when they would rush outdoors together any time unfamiliar people or animals entered the property. It became their own when their idea of home finally stretched beyond the walls of the playroom and greenhouse to include the two acres of hillside above the chimp house.
I believe that Cy’s family is just now beginning to claim the Bray as their own.
P.S. Don’t forget about Great Apes Giving Day tomorrow!
P.P.S. Terry is part gorilla! We knew it all along!
Ooh! Some of my videos of Cy and Terry! So pleased to contriubte to the blog. : )
So happy to see both groups out together, peacefully, side by side.
I do hope nobody else ever has to find out the dangers of that fence
in the way that Negra did so long ago.
Congratulations to all!! What an amazing sight to see both families claiming all of their homes-indoor and outdoor!! Hurrah!!!!!
That is just so wonderful! That Cy’s group is feeling more safe and secure on their land. Enough so that even Jamie’s group doesn’t intimidate them off of it. It will be an even more wonderful day when all nine are on the Bray and feeling secure that it is theirs and theirs alone. Feeling as free as they can be.
It’s a wonderful sight to see both groups peacefully out at once. Indescribable.
aw, it’s “theirs” now, they’re claiming it! Good job, guys!
I love that Burrito’s small display (big for Bubba) was backed u by tiny Foxie’s screaming! :laughing:
Ah, so Terry has revealed that he has earned his gorilla license. That is great news to read, see and hear. Now Willy B won’t be the only Chimper in town who credentials as a gorilla. You go, gorilla twins!
This is exciting news! I am happy to hear they are actually patrolling the Bray and better still, patrolling with the neighbors. And all before it gets cold and the snow flies. How good does this make you feel?