The goal of the caregivers and volunteers is to clean the chimpanzees’ enclosures quickly and thoroughly. We want to ensure they have as much space as soon as it becomes available. Though there are times the chimpanzees may try to hurry us along (Jamie usually gesturing, Negra clapping, Burrito blowing Bronx cheers, etc.), there are also times they keep themselves occupied until we are finished.
Today, as we were cleaning the Playroom, Negra was especially playful in the front rooms. First, we saw her playing with Burrito. Then we saw her playing with Foxie. These play sessions lasted as soon as we saw them. Then along came Jody and a pink blanket. This play session last for quiet awhile, until Jody pulled her new move to let Negra know she she has the upper hand is done playing.
I love Jody’s play face, and that droopy lip 🙂
I LOVE this post! The picture painting of the chimps’ impatience, along with all the play among them today just made me so happy. Thank you, Chad!
(Btw, you’re one of those channels whose comments were switched off by YouTube).
Dang, Neggie can be merciless with Jo, can’t she!?
The only one whose play face can even come close to Jo’s is Willy B, I think!
Thank you for letting me know, Linda! We (hopefully) fixed the comment section on YouTube!
Hi Chad…I n e v e r tire of learning about the chimps individual quirks & habits…I can just imagine Burrito “blowing raspberries,” Jamie wildly waving her arms like a traffic cop, & Neggie clapping in excitement…It just makes them even more endearing…
Hearing about Neggie being so playful today makes me so happy…
I feel ever so guilty laughing. I mean, they were just playing, right? Yes, Negra, I guess that nothing quite says “Let’s be friends” like having another pan Troglodyte’s teeth biting on your hinder…
Silly Neggie! And who doesn’t love Jody’s droopy bottom lip?! I will never forget Diana saying Negra is aging in reverse. Appears to be true.
Also, sending a big “Thank You!” to the hard working cleaners today.
Each day I delight in seeing what the chimps are up to. I learn so much from your blogs. Thank you for them. I will keep you and all the chimps in my prayers. Sr. Louise
Thank you