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Best Christmas Ever

December 25, 2011 by Elizabeth

It’s been a very merry Christmas here at CSNW.  The chimpanzees started the day with a special Christmas breakfast of peanut butter rice balls, bananas, and smoothie.  After the playroom was cleaned, the real party began – complete with whole pomegranates and tangerines, new toys and blankets from friends Robbi and Dick Brown, Leslie Sodaro, and Joanne Pierce, and a Christmas tree decorated with popcorn and peanut strings and troll dolls.

Aside from the pomegranates, the tree might have been the star of the day.  Diana had the idea to suspend it a couple of feet off the ground, so it spun festively whenever someone touched it.  Burrito, in particular, seemed quite taken with it, as you’ll see below.

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  1. Michelle Chambless says

    December 25, 2011 at 5:20 pm

    So awesome to see the Christmas excitement!!

  2. Denice says

    December 25, 2011 at 5:25 pm

    I take it B likes pomegranates………

    What a fun day for all, thank you to all involved with their special day and everyday you help them enjoy Sanctuary life. This group of primates both chimp and human have been such a source of growth for myself.

    I look forward to the New Year and the all the excitement and joy it will bring all of us.

  3. Katelyn says

    December 25, 2011 at 5:25 pm

    LOLOL!!!!!! Despite all of the amazing food squeaking I have been privileged to hear, I don’t think I’ve heard that particular noise from Burrito before!! I cannot watch that without falling out of my chair! I love B!! Definitely best Christmas ever. 🙂 Brilliant idea on the tree, as well! Thank you so much to everyone who helped provide such a special day for the chimps! Merry Christmas everyone!! xoxo

  4. Julie H says

    December 25, 2011 at 5:28 pm

    Merry Christmas and THANK YOU to everyone who made it another special day in the lives of the CE7!!

  5. Marcia Douthwaite says

    December 25, 2011 at 5:28 pm

    What a wonderful party!! Thanks to all for making their day so special. I hope Burrito ended up with a good stash of pomegranates!

  6. Cindy says

    December 25, 2011 at 6:36 pm

    A Happy Burrito is a Happy Christmas. I can only imagine the laughter and smiles seeing and hearing Mr B so excited! Great Holiday smiles here too!!!!

  7. Amy G. says

    December 25, 2011 at 7:02 pm

    I went from Awwwing at Burrito’s wide-eyed wonderfment at the tree to Laughing so hard at his excitement at the pomegranates. LOL! I know Mr. B loves pomegranates but that was a riot! Thank you so much and a very Merry Christmas to all of you : )

  8. Teri says

    December 25, 2011 at 7:55 pm

    LOL! that is the cutest thing ever! What a special day they had 🙂

  9. Jeani Goodrich says

    December 25, 2011 at 9:01 pm

    How wonderful! I love the food squeaks from Burrito! I imagine the tree was also a fun sight to see. Thanks to everyone. Happy Christmas!

  10. Chris says

    December 26, 2011 at 8:48 am

    LOL!! That was the funniest thing ever to watch….what a happy guy!! His excitement is infectious…will watch this again and again, when I need a good laugh!

    Thank-you so much! You guys are wonderful, awesome, and filled with such compassion for our beloved Seven!! We can’t thank-you enough!!

  11. Rita Stevenson says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:48 am

    Thank YOU staff, for giving all the Chimps a wonderful Christmas Day,, they love gifts and FOOD.

  12. marie cross (uk) says

    December 26, 2011 at 4:48 pm

    LOL wonderful pictures of a lovely christmas 🙂 and what can you say about Mr B and his happy happy food squeaks 🙂

  13. leslie sodaro says

    December 26, 2011 at 6:37 pm

    diana is a pretty darn smart chimp herself for the up-side-down tree … great party … and i think burrito should release his song as a single …

  14. Theresa says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:20 am

    Mr. B’s excitement was infectious! What a treat to see him so eager for pomegranates. Thank you to all for making this a special day for the 7.

  15. Sara Lissabet, Fairfax says

    January 3, 2012 at 8:20 am

    What a grin! I’ve never seen him so excited! Such a fun video!

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