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Archives for June 20, 2025

Peace and Quiet

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Working with chimpanzees is often a loud job. Whether it be pant hoots of excitement, loud foot stomps or banging during a display, food grunts and squeaks during a good meal, laughter during a bout of play, or even screaming during an altercation – things can get loud! The rarity of truly quiet moments just makes them all the more special. In today’s blog video, enjoy some moments of peace and quiet with the chimpanzees.

Here are some bonus photos from today!

Dora enjoys a sweet potato.

Willy B takes a nap.

A close up of Annie.

Terry enjoying a frozen pineapple top.

 

Happy Summer Solstice!

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Thanks so much, Dylan, for always sponsoring a day of sanctuary for the chimpanzees in celebration of the wonder and beauty of our changing seasons! From Dylan:

“Happy Summer Solstice!”

And to you, Dylan, from all of us here!

Summertime forages are something we try to offer the chimpanzees as often as we can this time of year. It gives them the opportunity to engage in natural foraging behaviors, enjoy some exercise and exploring in their outdoor habitats, and the excitement of finding and enjoying favorite foods (like watermelon bowls!) without having to wait on the humans to serve them, while enjoying a little space from one another as well. We can’t wait to see what this one holds. And we’re so happy that George gets to take in everything his new life will bring his way during this beautiful time of year. (We’ve learned that he does love watermelon!). 🙂

Enjoy these moments of summers past:

Jamie:

Willy B:

Missy on a watermelon bowl forage:

Burrito:

Rayne:

Mave, Dora, and Honey B: