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Sweet potato enrichment for George!

June 10, 2025 by Anna

It’s been so much fun learning more about George and getting to know his favorite things!

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  1. Susan C. says

    June 10, 2025 at 4:47 pm

    I love George. He is such a welcome addition to the CSNW residents. I look forward to seeing him integrated into a group. His future is indeed bright.

  2. Paulette Wrisley says

    June 10, 2025 at 5:30 pm

    That was funny :laughing: trying to shake mashed sweet potaoes out of a kong. He’s definitely a determined dude right? And he seems high energy too. Maybe not quite Bubba energy, but it’s early days. 😉

  3. Gaynell says

    June 10, 2025 at 5:59 pm

    George was enjoying every tiny morsel of yummy sweet potato in that kong. Good for him.

  4. Kathleen Corby says

    June 10, 2025 at 7:32 pm

    George IS a sweet potato! His reaction after he finishes his Kong is the best part. So satisfied and ready for another! Appears George had no problem solving the more challenging food puzzle. Adorable, skilled, playful, and smart—not to mention that George is now very lucky.

  5. Linda C says

    June 10, 2025 at 8:20 pm

    What a whirlwind for George! From one or two caregivers and a few recognized visitors to a ride in a truck, a whole slew of new people, stairs, a chute! and hearing other chimps nearby! And now, new foods!
    Bake those pepper halves with sweet potatoes in them, maybe he’ll eat the vessel as well as the sweet potatoes! Looks like he’s had a lot of sweets before, time to adjust his palate.
    He also has long hands, not as long and delicate as Annie’s, but close!

  6. CarolR says

    June 10, 2025 at 11:19 pm

    I had to laugh at the inventive techniques he used to get to every last bit……tongue in, fingers in, shaking……I was only thinking yesterday after JB’s video that a Kong might be good and here you are, one step ahead!

  7. Eli says

    June 11, 2025 at 6:25 am

    I see George is getting the hang of this whole “enrichment” business! Seems like he’s having fun, especially if some freshly baked sweet potatoes are involved!

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