Burrito carried around his coconut for a couple of hours this morning (rolling it, shaking it, cradling it) before breaking it open to enjoy the goodness. Be sure your speaker volume is up so you can hear his contented grunts and moans.
Cle Elum Seven
Nesting and Resting Outside
I decided to add some text within the video below. Foxie is really coming along with her nesting! And, seriously, who can resist Negra? Don’t forget about her birthday, which we’re celebrating on June 13th, and our $7,000 fundraising goal for June. We’re almost half-way there – $4,000 more to go!
Grass!
“Imaginary” play
In the interest of full disclosure, I feel I should admit that I didn’t get around to taking any new photos or video today. Here, as a sort of peace offering, is a video from a couple of weeks ago of Missy playing with a ghost she found in the front rooms. Annie tries to get in on the action as well, and Burrito looks on from a distance.
(Okay, it’s not really a ghost — it’s just Jamie.)
Chasing Jamie
Sometimes games of chase are fast and furious, and sometimes they’re… not.
(Don’t let Jamie’s attire fool you — it’s a beautiful day in Cle Elum!)
And here’s a portrait just because:
Mmmm… dinner
One of the most important aspects of sanctuary life is variety. And one of the most exciting times for chimpanzees is mealtime. Our staff and volunteers delight in creating dinners that are always a little different. The food grunts and squeaks that the chimpanzees make are a pretty good reward for the effort, I’d say.
Dinner
Enjoy this video of the chimpanzees enjoying their spinach and pancake dinner.
