Today’s weather seems like an April Fool’s Day joke! See photo:
It’s been snowing all day. It’s the first time the greenhouse has been tested with a snowstorm. The chimps have been out there all day, despite the complete lack of sun. J.B. just came by and reported that it is 66 degrees out there! And Burrito went out and played chase with him.
This morning, volunteer Denice made sure the chimps had plenty of snow to eat. Annie was appreciative.
Negra enjoyed an afternoon nesting / vine chewing session.
while Jamie used a vine to work on some project of her own making (with a boot by her side)
We have been thinking of you all at CSNW all day, hoping that the greenhouse was passing this test with flying colors. It seems like it certainly did. Fantastic! So glad the seven are never going to have to deal with serious cold again, 🙂
Trapped infra-red radiation is very, very cool (or actually – it makes things warm!). Direct, bright sunshine not required. 🙂
And I’m glad to hear the chimps got snow, LOL. Wouldn’t want them to miss out on eating snow!
I’m sure you all and the chimps are looking forward to spring but it’s wonderful that the greenhouse is warm enough for them to enjoy the outside. Negra looks so comfy…LOL.
Great pic of the new greenhouse! Glad the chimps love the snow.