The welders (and JB) have been hard at work yesterday and today putting in the raceway and gate to Young’s Hill. It feels just a little more real now that all the steel is coming together! The red steel in the first picture below is the tunnel that will connect the current outdoor area (greenhouse) to Young’s Hill. The second picture is the vehicle access gate. We’re so excited!
the chimpsters are going to out and about really soon … what a day that will be … thanks to jb and his welders and helpers and volunteers and of course the wonderful youngs …
I agree with you Sarah, the steel does make it that much closer to their release onto Young’s Hill. I bet all this activity has the chimps engrossed. I know Jamie can’t wait to examine all the work being done.
Is the gate automatic or manual? Is the tunnel entrance at Negra’s corner?
Thanks JB and fellow welders, job well-done.
Hi Candy – The gate can be operated manually if needed, but it is hooked up to an electro-hydraulic cylinder which will be powered by a solar-charged battery. We prefer power-operated doors whenever they are practical because we feel they are generally safer and more convenient for the operator.
And yes, the tunnel is right by Negra’s corner.
Exciting!
Great progress, JB, crew and volunteers. All of this activity must catch the Seven’s attention. Well done
Wow…everything is coming together and it’s getting so exciting for everyone, human and primate alike !!!
this is sooooo exciting i wonder if any of the chimps are looking on and maybe getting a little clue as to what all the work might mean for them , be lovely if they were 🙂
fantastic work JB and team xxxx