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Fun with Sheets

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The ghost game never gets old for Missy! I had to do a double-take when I was watching the security cameras on Lucky’s side. It’s usually Rayne who plays under and with blankets and sheets, but there Lucky was having a great time as her groupmates continued to sleep. I hope you enjoy the video!

These little moments of the chimpanzees doing spontaneous joyful things are what keeps me going. You can see some of these moments LIVE via zoom on Valentine’s Day. Learn more and register here.

 

Honey B and Terry Back Together

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The video pretty much says it all.

No, that’s not true.

I’m sure J.B. will have more to share about the Terry and Gordo switch tomorrow!

I know some people are having trouble accessing our videos when clicking on the embedded videos on the blog. For some reason, YouTube has decided to ask people to sign in to their accounts to access videos. I guess it’s a known issue. If you are having trouble, here’s a link to watch the video directly on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGZ3ozNReQY

I’m also curious what happens if I include the video here instead of through our top posting system, so here it is:

Partners in Play

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Today’s blog video features some fun scenes from Cy’s side of the building. In the first clip, you’ll see Lucky, Rayne, and Terry enjoying a gentle game of chase that ends with playful tickling. The second clip shows Gordo and Honey B grooming and playing in their room, which we filled with paper as an enrichment activity. We hope the good vibes keep coming with Cy’s group!

Fun for One

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I’ve known few chimpanzees (or humans, for that matter) that could entertain themselves quite like Burrito. He’s not always playful but when he is, he is as close to pure joy as I’ve witnessed.

While Chad and I were cleaning Playroom 1 this morning and Jamie and the gang were grooming on the greenhouse platform, Burrito was keeping himself entertained with “Celestino,” a Squishmallow that was donated by Monica B. and purchased for the chimps by Sherry R. in our 2024 Comfort & Joy Online Auction. Cleaning stuffed animals like these, not to mention the 150 blankets that we make sure the chimps have at all times, requires some durable washing machines. That’s why we wanted to extend our sincere thanks to the many donors who contributed to our Commercial Washer Fund, which will allow us to replace one of our aging residential washers with a machine that can withstand being used 8 hours a day, seven days a week. Thank you, Vicki F., Jamie R., Kathie J., Sarah H., Patti S., Julie A. O., Deborah J., Nancy D., Margaret L., Rebecca Z., Rosalie A., Chloe G., and Ellen V. for helping us keep the blankets and stuffed animals clean so that the chimps can continue to experience comfort and joy!

You Got a Friend in Me (For Today, Anyway)

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We are in our final phase of our reintroduction process, and Honey B and Gordo are living together, alone.  I wasn’t sure what to expect of this chimp combo.  Would they fight?  Ignore each other?  Just bide their time until they could be reunited with their friends?  Well, while they did have a squabble a few days ago (I mean, it happens, right?) they are having SO much fun together!  What a joy to watch these two play with reckless abandon.  The play faces!?  The best!

Enjoy!