The chimps were on the move today! Jody was running around the Hill with her gals, Missy was ripping up and down all the structures, Jamie was walking and exploring with everyone, and Foxie was pushing herself to the limits. While Jamie and I were out on a walk Missy, Annie, Jody, and Foxie we not far behind. Annie and Missy made it to the Twister and climbed all the way to the top. Jody got to the top and decided to come down; however, Foxie was cautious and went up part way only to climb back down, but that did not stop her from trying again! Once all the other girls left Foxie even climbed up the Twister on her own and got most of the way up, that girl is brave! After, Foxie met Missy up on the suspension bridge structure, Missy was feeling silly and sneakily and took Foxie’s doll and ran away (trying to instigate chase). Foxie slowly followed after her (don’t worry eventually Miss did give the doll back). All in all it was a fun and silly day at Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest!
Missy and Annie on top of the Twister:
Foxie (with doll), Missy (middle), Annie (front) walking towards the next structure to explore:
Foxie climbing the Twister alone and was getting pretty high, maybe the highest she has ever gone:
Foxie carefully climbing down after a big accomplishment:
Foxie and Missy hanging out/playing on one of the climbing structures (about when Missy steals that little doll):
After a slow fun game of chase, Missy gives the doll back to Foxie (Foxie behind the tree):
Jamie exploring:
Jamie and the squad (Annie and Missy):
Handsome Burrito (he didn’t stay long outside):
After climbing all morning Annie laid down to relax and make some bird noises:
Jamie using a tool to get the big nuts out of the Playroom windows:
Missy also used a tool to get some big nuts:
Missy:
Negra enjoying some sun:
Beautiful Kelsi!! Thank you so much for this window into their world! U guys ROCK!! Love and hugs to all…..
I think I would be afraid to climb the Twister all the way to the top too! I recall a past blog with a photo of Burrito looking quite apprehensive as he stood half way up the Twister. So proud of Foxie for her accomplishment today, she is brave. Thanks for the play-by-play of the day and for all these marvelous photos.
I love following the day to day activities of these beautiful chimpanzees as it makes me feel a little closer to you all (me living in Australia!).Thanks for all the hard work you put in to make sure your chimps have the best life at your sanctuary.Oh, and your new web site really is a work of art.A huge thank you, with blessings and good wishes.Susan.