The grass is so tall now the chimps literally step into it and disappear at times. I don’t think I will ever do anything less than treasure those moments as glimpses into the wild that will always live in their hearts:
Hidden Burrito:
Jody:
Jody and Burrito:
Jody foraged a gorgeous wild bouquet to bring back and enjoy in the greenhouse (notice her sneer face because bugs were biting her):
Here she is swatting them away:
Foxie was on an adventure with two tiny twin trolls which fell off her back so she stopped to put them back where they belong:
And a bonus Annie photo, because well, who doesn’t need to see a bonus Annie photo?
It must be such fun for the chimps to explore in the tall grass. The experience has to stir something deep in their hearts don’t you think?! And I’m with poor Jody, it is Horse Fly Season back here and those pesky biters can ruin a nice walk in the summer sun. I know I make the same sneer face!
Thanks for the beautiful photos.
It couldn’t get any better for the chimps than this! What a contrast from their first time on Young’s Hill! This is the best outcome ever- happy chimps in as wild an environment as possible in captivity! The hill looks great and exceeded all expectations! Kudos to staff and volunteers!
What beautiful pictures Katelyn and thank you for the details about each one. How wonderful that the chimps can “get lost” in the amazing tall grasses. I’m sorry that Foxie lost the twins from her back but she probably did not miss a beat putting them back. And yes I really needed that bonus picture of adorable Annie – it made my day. Thank you:)
Aren’t you afraid of them getting lyme disease. How do you treat them for that???
Hi Bonnie,
Good question. We don’t have lyme disease in the area. And the chimps are sensitive to anything crawling on them and are constantly grooming themselves and one another so the chances of an insect staying on them would be pretty slim. 🙂
Dream boat Annie! 🙂