Each day there is a theme for the enrichment we give the chimpanzees. Having a daily theme helps to ensure that the chimpanzees do not receive the same items each day and also helps keeps life for them interesting. We always try to include favorites, such as boots and troll dolls, and of course they receive many fresh blankets each day so they can make cozy nests. In addition to these staple items we might wrap their toys in blankets for them to unwrap or decorate the floor with chalk art. Today the theme is “forage all day,” so the chimpanzees started their day with a breakfast forage in the greenhouse!
Annie (left) and Foxie (right):
Jamie (center) found an orange slice hidden in the hanging tire (Annie to her left, Foxie to her right):
Missy:
Negra:
Jody:
Burrito:
It’s amazing all the thought and work put into ensuring the chimps are happy and healthy each and every day. Thank you to all of you for all that you do.
Love seeing everyone out in the greenhouse foraging and enjoying it. Even Negra’s out! Hope the other meals were as fun as this forage!