Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest
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Annie’s 50th birthday was a big deal, but Negra definitely thought it was all about her! Okay, maybe we did spoil her a little on party day… Here are some special moments of Negra enjoying her “unofficial” birthday celebration.
Neggie looking over some boot magazines:
Before gathering some grapevine and making a nest for herself:
And finally lying down to rest after a busy party day:
Bonus of Neggie with her party corn:
AND Bonus Burrito!
Come along for a play date with the coolest girls at CSNW, plus a special guest appearance!
We’re incredibly fortunate here at CSNW to have such a wonderful community of generous donors. Their thoughtfully sent items bring endless joy to our chimpanzee residents. Recently we received a toy CAT dump truck and we immediately knew who would love to add this this toy truck to his collection of odds and ends.. Burrito!
We set up his new toy by the juice pool where we could get a good view of the action and Burrito did not disappoint! Once all the food puzzle enrichment was gone he quickly zeroed in on the new toy and immediately started dragging it around the playroom with him. With his new prized possession in tow, along with his trusty hammer, Burrito spent the morning exploring with his truck and hammer wherever his adventures took him.
It’s been a long, hot week here at the sanctuary, so today we’re kicking back and chilling with Annie as she constructs and enjoys her cozy nest on this breezy afternoon. But don’t worry, if that’s not your speed today – we’ve also got playtime with Burrito and babysitting duty with Foxie in store for you in today’s video!
Summer has officially arrived at the sanctuary, with temperatures soaring close to 100 degrees daily. Keeping our chimpanzee residents and staff cool, calm, and collected is no small feat when the heat tries to bring out our grumpier sides! In today’s blog video, we’re sharing some of the ways we combat boredom, using play and enrichment, to keep everyone happy and comfortable despite the sweltering weather. Check it out!
Bonus photos of Cy, because he is always a good vibe:
Happy 4th of July everyone! The chimps here at CSNW had a day full of fun and food! Longtime volunteer caregiver Patti made the chimps vegan ‘hotdogs’ out of carrots, while caregiver Ellen made them a shortcake out of their usual chow biscuits, fruit and whipped cream from coconut milk.
If you are celebrating today, we hope you all have a fun and safe holiday this year!
