Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

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Missy

Here for the Party

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Today we had a tea party. Everyday there is a different themed enrichment day just to make sure we are shaking things up! As you can see on our March daytime enrichment calendar there is always something new or fun going on. For really popular themes we might do them more than once because the chimps really enjoy it!

Though the party was for everyone to enjoy, Jamie thought it was her tea party. As you can see Missy came to join Jamie and Jamie discretely pulled the tea party away:


Burrito foraged for tea, lettuce, and big nuts:

We stuck a few nuts in the window for an added challenge for Jamie:

The sun came out and the chimps spent some time in the Greenhouse!

Jamie in the cargo net:

Negra:

Missy:

Jody:

This photo is blurry, but you can see Missy and Burrito wrestling on the top platform in the Green House:

Later, I found Annie and Missy napping and grooming:


In the afternoon it was pretty quiet in the Chimp House. So, I went to check on the chimps. I found Jamie laying in a nest incorporated with boots and a big barrel. She was cleaning a troll toy and enjoying some peace and quiet so I snapped a photo and quickly left.

Adult Chimpanzees Don’t Play

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I once learned in a primate behavior class that adult chimps don’t tend to play much unless they’re playing with juveniles. Clearly, nobody gave the Cle Elum Seven the news. These are a few of my favorite play videos:

A mind and body in motion

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We often talk about how Missy is on always on the move. If she sees her friends out on a walk without her, she doesn’t hesitate to race out and catch up with them.

Even when Missy is moving slower, she is usually on the alert.

And she is always listening for any signs of disturbance on the wind.

And when things are calm and quiet, we still get the sense that Missy’s mind is racing just as fast as her legs can move.

Cold Feet

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Burr… The chimps could not wait to get outside, or well most of them! Jody and Foxie rushed through the raceway onto Young’s Hill followed by Missy and Annie. Jody quickly decided it was cold and turned around, as did Annie and Missy. However, Foxie explored a little bit longer before turning around. Jody like the kind friend she is waited for everyone including Foxie to make it back safe inside!

All the ladies rushing the door:

Foxie and Dora going for a brisk walk:




Jody waiting for everyone to come inside:

And eating a snow snack:


Jamie also grabbing a quick snow snack:



Jamie warmed herself up by grabbing a great read (the boot magazine from yesterday) while laying on a barrel watching volunteers clean:



Today is for Arlene

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Michael sponsored this special, lovely day of sanctuary in honor of his wife, Arlene, to wish her  Happy Valentine’s Day!

Michael and Arlene, thank you so much for always holding the chimpanzees in your hearts and for celebrating, and contributing to, the myriad of ways love is present in each of their lives. We’re so very fortunate to have you as part of our chimp family. Have a beautiful day!

Foxie and Strawberry Shortcake:

Jody and Missy:

Jamie:

Annie and Missy:

Burrito and Negra:

Foxie and Strawberry Shortcake:

Burrito smooches:

The Good Life

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There is something about watching all the chimps run out the raceway and onto Young’s Hill in the morning that just fills your heart with joy. I mean how could it not! It is nice to know they get to look forward to things in their life whether they are big or small.

Missy:

Negra:

Burrito is a little excited to be outside with everyone:

Foxie running down the Hill:

Jody (middle) and Burrito (back) catching up to Foxie (front):

Annie:

Jamie:

Burrito: