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Fall in Love with Willy B

by Diana

Happy Valentine’s Eve!

On Saturday, we shared the Fall in Love with Honey B video, so you’ve probably been anticipating this one!

For a little background in case you missed Saturday’s post: a few years ago we made ‘Fall in Love with” videos for all of the chimpanzees. Like right now, these videos were part of a February fundraiser highlighting the Chimpanzee Pal program. The videos are at the bottom of each of the chimpanzees‘ webpages.

I now present to you: Fall in Love with Willy B (see video above).

I anticipated a lot of slinky footage for Willy B’s video, and I knew I would enjoy putting it all together, but it was even more delightful a process than I had anticipated.

One thing you may have noticed from Willy B and Honey B’s videos is the lack of images and footage of them outside. That’s because they are still wary of the electric fence and are choosing not to go into their “courtyard” even when given the opportunity. This hopefully will change with time, and it makes our continued expansion even more important so that they can enjoy a large playroom and indoor-outdoor greenhouse space too!

Tomorrow is the first Valentine’s Day that Honey B, Willy B, and Mave will be celebrating at Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest.

Help us celebrate this special occasion by signing up to be a pal to one of the new three (Mave’s video is in the works) or to any of the chimpanzees at the sanctuary.

For a smaller donation, you can even be a Bovine Buddy to one of the three rescued cows or steer Nutmeg at the sanctuary (video to come before the end of the month)!  Pal and Buddy sponsorships help pay for the care of these unique and charming non-humans.

Thanks to everyone who already contributes to the sanctuary in a myriad ways, including through the Chimpanzee Pal and Bovine Buddy programs. Your donations are very much needed and appreciated!

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  1. Jo Arroyo says

    Yay loved the video, he’s shy yet knows how to have a good time! Willy B will you be my valentine! I’m a two timer though…..I’m hopeful Burrito will be my valentine too;)

  4. Linda C says

    I’m so glad you included the Instagram slinky footage, Diana! I love it when he realizes he has a non-chimp audience!

  5. Debi says

    It’s always a joyful “kick in the pants” moment whenever the handsomely dapper, & oh so dignified, Mr. Willy B, lets loose & throws caution to the wind…& acts playfully GOOFY…I LOVE IT…(I wonder if he looks over his shoulder first to make sure no one is watching him cutting “loose”… *: )* Seriously, this is such endearing & heartwarming footage of this magnificent chimp…Just like the other nine chimps, he’s easy to Love

    • Debi says

      oops…yes, a g a i n…grins…

      “He’s so easy to love” wholeheartedly…I particularly enjoy all the personal stories & photos your blog provides…Becoming more & more aware of the he individual chim

      • Debi says

        Okay, I’m declaring “u n c l e” at this time..HaHa

        Seriously, learning more & more about their little individual quirks & habits make it so much easier for us to somehow feel even
        more “connected” to these utterly fascinating creatures…

  6. John Joseph O'Brien says

    I so enjoy watching Willy B enjoying himself and he and Mave smiling, laughing and totally enjoying themselves.

  7. Kathleen says

    You bet I’ve fallen in love with this giant goof ball. His slinky moves make me laugh out loud like pretty much nothing else. Brilliant! You are so very lucky to have Willy B in your life, thank you for bringing him into ours.

  9. Nancy Poe says

    I’ve been a fan for several years (but only a spectator for a time) the Feb 13th video of Willie B has me
    reengaged and I want to be a “pal”….$240 follows. Thanks for the love and dedication
    you exemplify with this safe haven for our nearest relatives!

    • Linda says

      It’s not you. Namcy! You often won’t see your own comment without refreshing! Took me awhile to figure it out

  11. Sandie Allaway says

    How does one not fall in love with these crazy kids! So inventive, so amazing, so everything. They make my heart soar!

  12. Gaila Conklin says

    I love your videos and blog. Willy B is hilarious, Loved this video. Wondering where you got the mirror he is using? I would love to get one for the bonobos at ACCI. Thanks!