Jamie is known for being a pretty serious chimpanzee, but playing a solid round of keep-away with one of Foxie’s beloved dolls is a surefire way to put her in a good mood.
Sides of Burrito
Singular Individuals
Sun and Sanctuary
Just a trim
Each Christmas the chimpanzees receive their own potted pine tree as part of the festive decorations. We leave it in the greenhouse for them to enjoy during the rest of the winter months, and then we can plant it on Young’s Hill in the spring. Slowly, but surely, the chimps prune a little bit off the tree almost every day.
Here’s what the tree looked like its first day with the chimps:
Saying good morning!
Most mornings at the sanctuary are filled with the raucous sounds of Burrito’s displaying. He seems to think that the mornings are the ideal time to rattle doors and chase the girls around the playroom. For a chimpanzee, especially a male chimpanzee, this is typical behavior. Some mornings are quieter than others though, and on these more peaceful mornings (or in breaks between Burrito’s whirlwind of chaos), caregivers get the chance to say proper hellos to the chimps.
Negra and volunteer caregiver Yuri:
Roses with dessert!
Before caregivers close the chimp house each evening, we make sure to hand out or set up an evening puzzle for the chimps to work on. Yesterday, as the chimps came forward to get their peanut butter/banana filled PVC tubes, they each were offered a fresh Valentine’s Day rose to go with their puzzle.
Chimpanzees appreciate roses in their own unique way..
Missy:
Several members of the Cle Elum 7, discovered a practical tool to scrape out the delicious contents of their treat tubes.