Today is all about Terry, who is quite simply, a really easy guy to love!
Terry was born at the Laboratory for Experimental Medicine and Surgery in Primates (LEMSIP) on June 13, 1990. According to his records, his father may have been Conrad and his mother Carrie. He is half siblings with our very own Mave. After LEMSIP shut down in 1996, Terry was transferred to Wildlife Waystation together with more than 30 other chimpanzees and then to his life at CSNW in 2021 as part of the “Lucky 6.”
Little Terry at LEMSIP:
Terry is best known as being a big friendly guy at the sanctuary. He LOVES having visitors of any kind, whether it’s a caregiver he knows well or a brand new volunteer, he’s just meeting. Terry is one of our resident greeters and will push a chair right up to the window so he can say hello to a new friend.
Everyone loves Terry’s unique “kiss.”
Terry would definitely be considered a “bro” if he were a human, but he also has a sweet sensitive side. He has even been known to gently groom tiny little insects out of the petals of a flower.
Terry likes to show his tough side to the girls next door. One of my favorite things is to watch Terry do his unique chest beating displays when he’s outside.
Terry enjoys most food. He’s one of the least picky chimps around here. He uses a raspberry type sound called a Bronx Cheer to get caregiver’s attention.
Terry uses his sanctuary space well. He likes being outside or spending time with his friends grooming in a sunny greenhouse.
Terry currently has 9 Pals who know just how lovable Terry is. Be sure to join the Terry fan club today!
I like Terry’s hopping.
Yes! I think we saw the bunny hops from Gordo first, but the way he crouches down before he does them make him look like a giant spider! :laughing:
Aw, teeny tiny Terry as a teeny tiny baby!
such a lovable galute!
With George’s arrival, I was reminded of the first integration with the 3, and how “weird” Terry can seem to new friends. But all friends in the end. From the side-of-his-mouth Bronx cheers that always tell me he’s in the background of whatever it is you’re videotaping at the moment, to him offering hugs to a displaying Willy B, Terry is a winner!
Teeny, tiny, Terry,
Quel debonair un chimpan-zay;
A kiss on the wrist from his tongue,
es tout so tres enchante.
Terry has to have one of the most expressive faces around! He’s such a cutie!
Sweet, freckle-face Terry! He was adorable as a toddler, which I guess is no surprise because he’s still adorable in his special big floofy way. It seems such a juxtaposition knowing that Terry can be out on the Bray, pounding his chest like a big protective gorilla while the ladies across the avenue scream and swoon, and the next minute he can be nothing but a big sweet old softy to everyone he meets. If his neighbors only knew, they would love him all the more. I can’t think of another chimp that is more deserving of having a special poem written and dedicated just to him—Teeny Tiny Terry. We love you big guy.
Love you Terry