Elizabeth

To Each Her Own

March 1, 2015 by Elizabeth

Missy and Negra are good friends, but they are opposites in a lot of ways. Missy is petite and athletic; Negra is large and round. Missy is always on the move; Negra is usually napping under a blanket. Missy is social and outgoing; Negra likes her alone time.

Today after lunch Missy headed outside to Young’s Hill for some sprints (Jamie in the background):

and some time with best friend Annie:

At the same time, Negra took advantage of the warm, quiet playroom for an afternoon siesta:

It brings us so much joy to be able to give these chimps the space and freedom to make their own choices, do what they like, and be who they are.

The Blanket Fling

February 26, 2015 by Elizabeth

Burrito has a patented play move that is legitimately impossible to resist – we call it the blanket fling. He most often uses it when he’s trying to initiate play with a caregiver. The closest English translation I can come up with is “Heeeyyyyyy! Let’s get crazy!!” And get crazy we do.

The Big Kid

February 23, 2015 by Elizabeth

Despite Burrito’s 32 years of age, he acts like a kid more often than not (and brings out the kid in us).

Play

February 12, 2015 by Elizabeth

The chimpanzees spent much of their morning a couple of days ago like this:

Foxie in the Portrait Studio

February 9, 2015 by Elizabeth

Foxie and a troll doll spent some time in our “portrait studio” the other day (a space in one of the front rooms that has great natural lighting). She was gracious enough to allow me to snap a few photos.

Lil’ Bigfoot

February 5, 2015 by Elizabeth

When Missy is walking out on Young’s Hill, she will often stop every once in awhile, stand up bipedally, and turn around to see what’s going on behind her. We’re not sure why she does this but it’s very endearing. She spends so much time bipedal that she’s earned the nickname Lil’ Bigfoot.