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A Simple Way to Welcome the New Year

December 31, 2025 by Kelsi

I can’t think of a better way to ring in the New Year than spending time with friends! The chimps spent most of their day spending time together, which is our favorite kind of day, or should I say, almost everyone. Willy B got a room full of bouncy balls, and well, he was occupied for the day. I mean, it makes sense, they bouncy so erratically! It’s every enriching, for Willy B, for his group mates, let’s just say they are very tolerant.

Spending time with chimps teaches you a lot, but I think a big take away heading into this new year is finding small wins and little joys that fill your cup up. Even if it’s just carving out time to groom with a friend. Or maybe in our case spending quality time with the ones we hold dear.

I was looking through my folder and came upon this photo of Jody. I labeled the photo in 2019- Jody kind eyes. It felt like a photo that needed to come out of the vault. I hope you all have a wonder and safe New Year’s Eve!

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  1. CeeCee says

    December 31, 2025 at 3:31 pm

    Happy New Year, I always thought Jody was so beautiful.
    And kind eyes describes this pic just perfectly.:revolving_hearts:

  2. Rosalie Allen says

    December 31, 2025 at 4:11 pm

    Wishing Happy New Year to all at CSNW:confetti_ball:?Look forward to seeing the familar and new adventures in 2026. Thank you for the beautiful photo of Jody-brings happy tears and sweet memories!

  3. Kathleen says

    December 31, 2025 at 4:12 pm

    Willy B is practicing his ball drop for his big midnight performance. Love the way he tosses it over his shoulder.

    The grooming gals were a sweet snippet from their day. Was Honey B inviting Mave to groom by scratching her arm? When she scratched, Mave would “respond” with a very mini arm scratch.

    Jody. Thank you for sharing your photo. Kind eyes and a kind heart. A lovely way to end the year. Happy New Year everyone.

  4. Tobin says

    December 31, 2025 at 4:22 pm

    I so wish all who live and work in your mountain-side reposte a new year blessed with good health and happiness. Thank you for giving George loving home and a community. And thank you once again for remembering our beloved Jody. Seeing her beautiful face makes for a good ending to this year.

  5. Linda C says

    December 31, 2025 at 8:53 pm

    Thank you, Kelsi, for that lovely photo of Jojo.
    Happy New Year to all, chimpy and otherwise!

  6. Adrienne says

    December 31, 2025 at 9:01 pm

    I wish you all a bounciful new year, lots of love and laughs, perfect health and a full pantry!:four_leaf_clover:

  7. Arlene and Michael says

    January 1, 2026 at 12:33 pm

    Happy New Year Kelsi to you and everyone at CSNW. Thank you for sharing that beautiful picture of Jody.

  8. Paulette Wrisley says

    January 3, 2026 at 5:11 am

    does Mave ever get to be with Dora???

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