If there’s one thing you should know about Rayne, it’s that she is patient and persistent; she doesn’t give up easily. Recently, the chimps all got coconuts for lunch, and once Rayne finished her own, she set her sights on Cy’s.
Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest
A Morning with Dora
We followed Dora for part of her morning this week. It was a relaxing time for grooming, admiring ourselves and finally a nap after all that activity, enjoy!
Willy B’s Creative Play!
Willy B is always coming up with new ways to entertain himself. Whether it’s a slinky, a table to rattle, a tub to drag and shake, or bouncy balls to throw, Willy B will find a way to amuse himself! Willy B’s latest obsession is the bouncy balls. They are pure chaos, they bouncy erratically and can make a lot of noise if thrown correctly. As you will see in the video, the other day we observed Willy B putting the ball in a box and then biting that box, shaking it around so the ball is bouncing all around like a pinball around his head! Willy B lives in a certain level of chaos, so of course, that is how he would play!
And the Winner Is….- Endoscope Pt 2
Here is the follow-up to Ellen’s blog video last week. If you haven’t watched it yet make sure you do before diving into today’s video: Open Wide: Endoscope Training
Five Years of the Lucky 6!
Today marks 5 years since the Lucky 6 arrived at Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest. Can you believe it? Personally, I can’t imagine this sanctuary without them. One of the biggest joys of working for a sanctuary is watching the chimps flourish in it. From watching Rayne walk out onto the Bray for the first time, like she had done it every day of her life to small things like learning unique traits about each and everyone of them, like Cy finding a love for People magazine or Gordo’s love for boxes & being poked playfully with a spoon by his caregivers. Terry’s gorilla chest thumps to intimidate Jamie’s group, but in reality Terry is gentle by nature and kind-hearted. Dora has a very quiet demeanor, but if you watch closely she can be a social butterfly within her close friends. And for Lucky a friendship is not always given freely, but if you earning it, you have a friend for life.
I think I can speak for everyone at the sanctuary when I say it has been an honor and a privilege to know each and everyone of them.
The Gatorade Heist
Today was one of those rare quiet and peaceful days where the chimps were all busy doing their own thing. However, I was able to snag a few photos!
Annie ever-so slyly got Negra’s Gatorade bucket that she didn’t finish. Miraculously, Jamie didn’t even get mad once she realized Annie had it. But Burrito and Foxie intensely supervised Annie drinking the bucket of Gatorade. Annie also declined the opportunity to offer or share any.
Missy quickly came to Negra’s side to groom her while nesting.
And Dora had an especially nice morning eating her apples!
Negra enjoying some wild roses and chives on a breezy afternoon.
The Third Annual Kittitas County Pride Parade
Last Saturday, we participated in the Kittitas County Pride Parade. No wind or rain was going to stop us, thankfully the weather held out just long enough! This event is something we look forward to every year! The Pride Parade is always fully of energy, joy, and so much love. As Diana mentioned in her blog, we share our float with Primate Awareness Network (PAN) every year, all of the students and volunteers are so creative, making our float so fun and colorful. It’s fun to watch this event get bigger and better every year, that includes the people that walk with us, but also the parade itself gets bigger. Every year I round the corner to our little downtown, I am filled with so much pride, the crowd is full and you can feel the love and support. It’s heartwarming to see our community celebrate and come together! You can hear the cheering and encouragement. And isn’t that what community is all about?
It makes me so proud that CSNW can be a part of something like that!
I have to give a big thank you to all the staff, volunteers, and Ozzie and her family. Ozzie and her family made so much food, not only for all the parade participates, but also for all the volunteers and staff that had to stay behind and work that day. The menu was exquisite and the food was superb! This amazing event could not have happen without everyone’s support whether they were in the chimp house, decorating the night before, or walking in the parade. Thank you to everyone for all of your hard work. I can’t wait for next year!
Ozzie’s Menu:
Vegetarian Rainbow Sandwich (aka: Annie She’s A Rainbow Sammie)
Vegan BLT ( The Willy B. LT)
Sunbutter, Jelly & Jalapeno ( The Little George)
Avocado & Maple Glazed Tempeh ( The Elegant Mave)
VEGAN BLACKBERRY, BASIL AND RICOTTA PRESSED SANDWICH (The Jamie Summer Sammie: aka The Bionic Chimp!)
Vegan Ranch Chickpea Wrap (The Rayne Wrap)
Heirloom Tomato Sandwiches (aka The Missy Special)
Tomato, Basil & Artichoke Picnic Sandwich (The Farmer Jo)
Chickpea Shawarma Wraps (The Spicy Burrito)
Cranberry Chickpea Salad (The Queen Negra) (served in an iceberg lettuce leaf of course!)
Sweet Potato & Avocado Tartine Sandwiches ( The Deep Cy)
Herbed Vegan Potato Salad (The Foxmeister General)
classic vegan macaroni salad ( The Dora Explora)
Grilled Corn Salad (The Tezza)
Sweet and Spicy Smashed Cucumber Salad (Gordo’s Greenhouse Salad)
Raw Vegan Taco Salad (The Lucky Deluxe!)
Vegan Banana Pudding (The Honey B-Good)
Coconut Layer Cake
A bag of GF choc chip cookie
Seedless Watermelon
Dr Pepper
Polar Sparkling Water
Chips, Dips and Pretzels
Benny:
Few of the many decorations:
The float and crew:
Happy Pride Month!
