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Living It Up

December 14, 2017 by Elizabeth

Some might say that it’s undignified for those in their golden years to be so silly, but the Cle Elum Seven chimpanzees don’t think so. (And neither do we.)

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  1. Kathleen says

    December 14, 2017 at 5:53 pm

    ????

  2. Edie says

    December 14, 2017 at 7:00 pm

    Love all the fun and sillyness! So glad they have the freedom to play their games-I loved every goofy moment!

  3. Amy M says

    December 14, 2017 at 7:05 pm

    Long may the 7 play!

  4. Kathleen says

    December 14, 2017 at 8:00 pm

    Play is ageless, so is laughter. Didn’t you say the chimps are aging in reverse? This video is proof that they sure are!! Missy and Annie are so cute together, Besties for sure. Jamie and Foxie are hysterical rolling over each other. LOVE this.

    Thank you for giving them a home where they can express their silly playful side, their laughter, love and JOY!

  5. Edie says

    December 14, 2017 at 8:56 pm

    Love all the fun and sillyness! So glad they have the freedom to play their games-I loved every goofy moment!

  6. Jo Lathrop says

    December 15, 2017 at 8:08 am

    WONDERFUL!! They know it’s healthy to play ~ something most adults need to relearn!!!! Thank you so much ~ just beautiful to watch!! Hugs to you all….

    • Kathleen says

      December 15, 2017 at 8:30 am

      Yes! 1:10 killed me. And 1:30 too.

      • Tobin says

        December 16, 2017 at 12:23 pm

        I dig the casual way at 2:20 that Foxie (I think) just pounds away on Burrito’s head like she dribbling a basketball. I can just hear Burrito haw-haw-haw-hawing his chimpanzee laugh.

  7. Francoise Vulpe says

    December 15, 2017 at 8:24 am

    What DO you put in their smoothies?? :o)

  8. Kathleen says

    December 15, 2017 at 11:59 am

    Play is ageless, so is laughter. Didn’t you say the chimps are aging in reverse? This video is proof that they sure are!! Missy and Annie are so cute together, Besties for sure. Jamie and Foxie are hysterical rolling over each other. LOVE this.

    Thank you for giving them a home where they can express their silly playful side, their laughter, love and JOY!

  9. Chris says

    December 15, 2017 at 1:26 pm

    I’ll have whatever they’re drinking! This was wonderful to watch! The Happy, Healthy, Beautiful Seven! 🙂

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