A lot of the joys of working with chimpanzees are found in the little moments. Very often, these moments come when we are least expecting them (for example, going back to the chimp spaces to grab more laundry to be washed when suddenly Willy B wants to play, or doing checks to enter a space to clean and being invited to groom with Missy). Sometimes this slows our work down, but then again, it IS our work! How lucky are we?!
Today’s video shows an extra special few minutes I got to spend with Rayne last week, which came as a complete surprise to me! I had been finishing up some early morning tasks, preparing to meet with the team to determine our plan for the day and then serve breakfast, when there was Rayne! You’ll have to watch the video to see why this interaction was so special.
Here are some bonus photos from the day!
Close up of the ever so handsome Burrito
Upside down, goofy Burrito (part of my inspiration for the title of today’s blog!)
Another close-up of Bubs, feeling silly
Honey B
A close up of Beans!
You certainly get your exercise working there, I’m exhausted just watching!
And yet, something tells me I’d enjoy doing this more than a stairclimber or a treadmill….
Not only is Rayne fast, and, so, adorable, your captions for her thoughts were hilarious!
Oh, Ellen, don’t look now….I think you might be someone’s favorite caregiver…. you lucky dog!
Tag, you’re it!
That was hysterical! I had no idea Rayne was so funny. Your captions were perfect. I love the way she waits for you, first resting, then head up in anticipation, then you appear and Rayne, reeved up, blasts off! I was laughing at her head down, head up high, look directly ahead as if she was running track. Like you said—“Aaaaaaaand go!”!
Yup. Lucky you!
Good to be a trainee of Raynee…..
My pal is a constant inspiration for me.
Rayne is so funny! I love her misdirection while playing chase! She’s definitely giving you a workout!
Also great photo series of Burrito and Honey B. How is it possible for all of CSNW’s residents be so gosh darn charming?