Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest
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As you can tell from the title, there is some leeked content. I guess this kind of leekage isn’t so bad ;).
Please enjoy these photos of Cy eating a leek:
Terry really liked his leek too:
Bonus photos!
Cy:
Rayne basking in the warm greenhouse sun:
Willy B staring at himself through the camera:
Honey B is ready for bed, and bids you a goodnight:
Just another relaxing Sunday around the chimp house! As I’m writing this the weather is looking more and more like it’s going to start raining at any moment, but for most of the day though the weather was beautiful! Willy B enjoyed some naps in the Courtyard and later even Negra went out to see the sunshine on Young’s Hill.
Here are some photos of Foxie’s group on Young’s Hill today.
Foxie
Jamie
Jody
Burrito
Annie
Negra
Photos from the rest of the day!
Burrito with a cowboy boot.
Jody resting in the warm Greenhouse.
Annie grooming Missy.
The fabulous Jamie.
Rayne in her comfy nest.
Terry and Dora grooming in the Riverview Greenhouse.
Today was a warm, sunny, and windy 56F degree weather day, perfect to enjoy from inside the green houses. All three green houses were packed with chimps napping and relaxing all afternoon. Jamie and her six friends went on multiple walks around the hill only to come back and relax again. Willy B, Mave and Honey B got access to the Courtyard where Willy B spent a big chunk of time basking under the warm sun. He did not seem to mind the Spring wind at all. The girls remained in the chute enjoying the day. Lucky, and the other five members of her group spent almost the entire day in the green house as well. With optimal napping spots up in the platforms, and raisin board enrichment as extra enticement, it was no surprise that it was just the place to be all day. Even the cattle and Barn Kitty were spotted enjoying this day in the most relaxing ways.
Gordo using a chopstick to get raisins from the raising board enrichment his group got today
Rayne napping…until she heard the “click” of the camera…sorry 🙁
Lucky resting but watching my every move from the platform in the green house
Dora napping
Jamie on the top platform of the original green house, next to a boot…of course!
The cattle in their most relaxed form courtesy of Caregiver Chad who took this photo today while on cattle care.
Even Barn Kitty was into the sun’s warmth for some nice resting time
The Riverview and Oakwood greenhouses provide an incredible amount of warmth, even on snowy days. The chimps also seem to really love the vertical space! We often find them up high in the greenhouses grooming or taking a nap in the cozy snug greenhouse.
The progression of Dora falling asleep:
Terry and Cy having their heads together before grooming.
Terry with his dream-eyes.
Rayne holding her feet and laying in a nest.
Bonus photo! A silhouette of Annie laying next to Foxie.
Sometimes the world feels chaotic, but then you look over at Negra and a sense of calm washes over you. Negra is the perfect example of never losing your cool, unless necessary. With the exception of demanding chow and peanuts, because well she is hungry and we are slow!
Speaking of chimps that give you a sense of calm!
Jamie always has the right idea. She is a perfect planner and executor. Whether her plan is using tools to work on food puzzles, modifying enrichment for her own construction project, maneuvering a human do what she wants, implementing optimum forage strategies, selecting boots/books of her liking, or creative fort building, Jamie has the organization skills to do it all!
Yesterday, as I was serving dinner, Jamie stepped off her chair with a handful of food and began using it as a table. We often see Jamie convert her chair into a table! It’s perfect because she can keep her food in sight, spread it all out, and it’s at the perfect eating height. I love the way she can be so tactical. Jamie just has a beautiful mind.
Bonus photos!
Today I accidentally simulated a hot summers day because I forgot to turn the our greenhouse heater off mid-morning. However, no one seemed to be complaining!
The weather over here went from full blown Winter, to false Spring, and then back to cold with a chance of snow very quickly. We did not get any snow today, but the day has been chilly, windy, and gloomy. The sun made a brief appearance during the morning and the greenhouses got packed with chimps enjoying their warm spaces. Between the Oakwood and Riverview greenhouses, Cy and Willy B displayed back to back through a viewpoint where both groups can see each other. The displays lasted a few minutes and then they both joined their groups for grooming sessions.
Once the sun hid behind the clouds, most of the chimps went inside to rest in cozy nests. Burrito, though, did not mind the weather and requested two non-stop runs around the hill with caregiver Chad. Jamie felt the same way and made me sprint the entire way around the hill. Cardio for the day: Done.
Last Friday our very own Barn Kitty AKA B.K. made his way back to the Sanctuary grounds! During the Winter he tends to leave for an unknown amount of time and it is always very exciting to see him come back to us. Here he is:
Dora high up in the platforms of Oakwood greenhouse
Mave soaking in the few rays of sunshine that made it through today
Willy B on the platform across from Mave in Riverview greenhouse
Cy going through some magazines
Rayne nesting while wrapped in a pride flag
Gordo mid-inspection of a magazine
