Just a few moments with a few chimpanzees:
Foxie:
Missy:
Burrito:
Jamie (this Jamie moment brought to you by Elizabeth):
Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest
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by Katelyn
by Debbie
For B’s big day we centered everything around his favorites: food, food, and more food! We spread out the meals into many different portions so that about every hour the chimps had a quick snack. We also had a small forage in each of the enclosures, so it was basically Burrito’s dream come true—a way to eat pretty much the entire day away.
Here’s some photos of the birthday guy’s first party in the greenhouse, where we had a chow and tea forage:
And then in the playroom we had more tea, some blackberries, and lettuce to snack on:
Thanks to all of Burrito’s pals for helping make this day great for him and again to Tracy and Jenny who sponsored the day!
by Katelyn
Today’s day of sanctuary was sponsored by Jenny Adams AND Tracy Headley in honor of our guy, Burrito, on his 32nd birthday! Today also happens to be Jenny’s birthday and she shared this sweet message:
“January 6th is my birthday, which I share with Burrito. I would like to share my day with everyone at the sanctuary. Keep up the great work!
And as you may recall, Tracy also recently sponsored a day of sanctuary by sharing her birthday with the chimpanzees and today she wants to celebrate her pal, Burrito!
It’s the most wonderful gift for us all that people feel connected to the chimpanzees and their well-being enough to want to share their special days, wishes and memories with them.
Jenny, we hope you have the best birthday yet and celebrate in classic Burrito style! (Hint: There should be lots of food and lots of squeaking). And Tracy, thanks for being one of the best friends a chimpanzee could have. We are so grateful to you both for making today’s celebration extra special.
This guy:
Be sure to check back later today for the birthday fella’s celebration!
by Elizabeth
Today is sunny but very cold in Cle Elum – tonight’s low is predicted to be 0 degrees Fahrenheit – and the chimpanzees are having a quiet afternoon in the warm playroom. Here are our favorite photos from the day; let us know which is your favorite!
Negra in her nest:
Missy checking out the blanket fort built by caregiver Keri:
Foxie carrying the remnants of a wooden spoon that she broke earlier in the day:
Jody with green lips after munching on an alfalfa cube:
Burrito searching the playroom for leftover food after lunch:
Annie grooming her arm and basking in the sun:
Jamie looking peaceful:
by Diana
Tracy Headley sponsored today with this message, “I celebrate my friends at CSNW on my 50th birthday.”
Tracy is an impressive supporter of the sanctuary. You may recognize her name because she has sponsored several days, has had days sponsored in her honor, is a Chimpanzee Pal to more than one of the chimpanzees, and donates literally whenever we have any kind of donation opportunity, including sponsoring the HOOT! gala.
Tracy is clearly an incredibly giving person and a friend to all of the primates at the sanctuary. I was so excited when she and her husband Bruce signed up for a Summer Visitor day this past summer and got to see Foxie’s birthday party – – because there’s not much that tops seeing a party thrown for the chimpanzees.
Here’s a photo of Foxie from that day as she scrapes every bit of watermelon out of its skin:
and here’s a bonus photo of Burrito, who’s always up for a party:
Thank you for all of your generous support, Tracy, including sponsoring today.
Foxie, Burrito, and crew wish you the best of all birthdays today and we hope you are throwing yourself a big party!
I know Tracy would want everyone to know that we need only five more sponsored days to reach our goal of 50 new sponsored days before the end of the year. Help us get there by picking a day to sponsor for yourself or a loved one.
by Katelyn
Today’s day of sanctuary was sponsored by Julie and Karen Olson, in honor of their aunt, Brenda Radeke! Brenda was able to attend our visitation program this last summer and we are so happy to know she continues to follow the lives of the chimpanzees.
Julie and Karen, thank you so much for thinking of the chimpanzees in honoring Brenda! Having the support of all of you means so much to them (and to us!) and we are so grateful for your generous spirits. You truly make a difference in the chimpanzees’ lives!
Your support makes “play faces” an every day part of Burrito’s life in his sanctuary home:
by Debbie
The chimps (and the humans!) have been having a really great Christmas, thanks to all our amazing supporters! We had five people sponsor the day for the chimps today, so we owe a big thank you again to Laurel H., Kathleen K., Molly W., Michael H., and Janine B.
Also a huge shout out to Lisa S. and Jayne R. for their decorations that we were able to spread across yesterday‘s and today’s parties! Carol M. sent us seven adorable chimpiñatas which we added to the decor, too. More thank-yous are in order for everyone that sent in new toys which became presents for today’s celebration, including Sharon & Larry C., Diana M., Lisa S., Jayne R., and Helen K. Here’s part of the haul in front of Santa’s sleigh:
Volunteer Patti and supporter Anne also picked up a lot of yummy fresh produce for the party and Patti made amazing roasted pumpkins with quinoa, wild rice, and veggies.
The day began with a small forage of tomatoes, pistachios, and shaved coconut in the tree. Negra was the first out to see what we had set up under (and in) the tree.
Missy snagged most of the tomatoes, and went through the presents, too:
The party then moved into the playroom, where all the food and presents from our friends near and far brought a lot of joy to the chimpanzees!
Annie:
Jamie:
Foxie:
Missy:
Negra:
Jody:
Burrito
As if those photos weren’t enough, here’s a video of the festivities of the day. Thank you again to everyone who has helped bring such happiness to the chimpanzees this Christmas and every day!
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