Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

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almost spring

Is that you Spring?

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Today is the kickoff to what looks like a BEAUTIFUL weekend of sun and warm temps. As the schools head to spring break, the chimps head right into consistently cozy warm greenhouses and even more outdoor adventure time!

Here’s Annie in full Greenhouse Lounge Mode:

Burrito outside on Young’s Hill. Check out those first sprigs of green grass!

Jamie on patrol:

Lucky and Honey B spending some quality grooming time together:

Lovely Rayne and a new bonobo book she needed to check out:

Prehensile lips make turning pages easier:

A closeup of Terry:

Willy B keeping an eye on the outdoor activities from a playroom window (I love how distinct his shoulder swoops are):

We all can’t wait to welcome spring!

Simple Moments

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I couldn’t quite come up with the right written thread to connect all of today’s photos together. I simply present, a few moments from this *almost spring day.

Jody on Young’s Hill this afternoon. Notice it almost looks like there’s some green grass peeking out already!

Mave grooming her BFF Dora:

Rayne lounging in the Riverview Greenhouse:

I never quite imagined just how enriching having a neighboring group of chimps could be for Burrito in particular. He spends a great deal of his free time watching and listening to the goings on in Cy’s group.  It comes as no surprise to me that he is vigorously tuned in on all things dramatic. I myself am a reality TV buff and there’s something so enticing about enthusiastically watching a spectacle that you don’t have to be involved in.

Burrito is always sure to grab prime seating on a barrel so he can see his neighbors in the chute, all he needs is a bowl of popcorn and he’d be set: