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Archives for March 2026

Thief: The Game

March 31, 2026 by Chad de Bree

One of my favorite times of day is when I arrive to the Chimp House in the morning. Usually I’m one of the first humans in to get a jump start on the day. It’s a pretty serene moment in time first thing in the morning. Most of the chimps are already awake, bright-eyed and bushy tail(less), while others are just waking up. It’s at this time in the morning you can catch the chimpanzees engaged in some grooming sessions, mall walking, or playing some kind of silly game.

The other day, as I walked in and turned on the security monitors, I noticed Lucky in the Oakwood Greenhouse rolling around with a sock. She seemed pretty content, then Rayne arrived. Rayne was determined to get Lucky’s sock. From there a game of theft, chase, and keep away ensued. What started with just a sock cascaded into what seemed to be a treasure trove of stolen goods. Ok. Really it was two, maybe three things, but that’s still two or three more that should be stolen, right?

Who do you think was the masterful thief of this game?

Filed Under: Cy, Gordo, Lucky, Play, Rayne, Sanctuary, Terry Tagged With: book, Cy, Enrichment, game, Gordo, Lucky, morning, Play, Rayne, sock, Terry, thief

The Full Bray

March 30, 2026 by J.B.

She did it again! This time with no hesitation at all. And not just the top of the hill but the Full Bray. Now Mave has explored every inch of the Bray and has climbed every structure (if only to lay down immediately—hey, she deserves a rest!).

Filed Under: Latest Videos, Mave, The Bray Tagged With: Bray, chimpanzee, Courage, Mave, northwest, outside, rescue, Sanctuary

Personal Space (lack of)

March 29, 2026 by Diana

When I was watching this trio grooming, it occurred to me that humans differ from chimpanzees in the amount of physical closeness they have with each other, and that I don’t really know what it’s like to have so little personal space.

Then Honey B asked to groom me. She was including me in this important social behavior they were sharing.

I will never stop being humbled by this job.

Filed Under: Grooming, Honey B, Latest Videos, Mave, Willy B Tagged With: caregiver, groom, staff

Just Five More Minutes

March 28, 2026 by Dusty Cavaliere

Do you ever have one of those mornings where you’re just not ready to get out of bed? All you want to do is pull the covers over your head and hide from the world.


Just five more minutes . . . pleeeeeease!


But you get a strange feeling that someone is staring at you.

Maybe your dog or cat or child or maybe an annoying caregiver?

You decide to take a quick peek to see who’s there.


Oh, it’s you.


“Yes, it’s us,” said the Squishmallows, “we’re hungry.”


It’s too early for breakfast, go away.


You yawn,


a big yawn,


snuggle up,


and go back to sleep.


“Fine, we’ll help ourselves.”

Filed Under: Negra, Nesting, Sanctuary Tagged With: chimpanzee sanctuary, Neggie, sleep

Welcome to the Art Gallery

March 27, 2026 by Jenna

Step into our latest art gallery at Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest.

Art piece #1, “The Boss Babysitter”. Model: Jamie

Art piece #2, “The Keys”. Model: Gordo

Art piece #3, “The New Man” [featuring volunteer Charlotte]. Model: George

Art piece #4, “Nest is Best”. Model: Negra

Art piece #5, “Lips Don’t Quit”. Model: Terry

Art piece #6, “Tools of the Earth”. Model: Lucky

Art piece #7, “The Mirror [Abstract]”. Model: Dora

Filed Under: Dolls, George, Gordo, Jamie, Lucky, Negra, Nesting, portrait, Terry, Volunteers Tagged With: gordo play, jamie with doll, lucky tool use, Negra nest

A Day in the Life (of Jamie’s Group)

March 26, 2026 by Anna

Just an ordinary day can still seem special around here.

Filed Under: Caregivers, Latest Videos, Sanctuary Tagged With: simple pleasures

Welcome Back, Welcome Back

March 25, 2026 by Kelsi

The best part about coming back from a long vacation is seeing all these lovely faces!

The ever so handsome Cy:

Little Foxie gives the best hellos:

Jamie having some alone time in the green house:

Terry foraging seeds and lettuce:

The warmest of greetings from the sweet Lucky:

Sleepy Negra this morning, cozy in her nest, wrapped like a burrito:

The every so elusive, yet playful Gordo:

And of course, the mischievous Honey B:

Filed Under: Cy, Foxie, Gordo, Honey B, Jamie, Lucky, Negra, Sanctuary, Terry Tagged With: Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, Cy, Foxie, Gordo, Honey B, Jamie, Lucky, Negra, Sanctuary, Terry

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