Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest
Hope. Love. Home. Sanctuary for primates.
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.
The chimpanzees have been making the most of the paths we made through the snow this weekend. As soon as the door to Young’s Hill was opened this morning, Foxie, Annie, Missy, and Jody set out to explore.
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:
The days after a snowstorm (or series of snowstorms) are so wonderful, aren’t they? It’s like reawakening to a changed world.
J.B., with the help of volunteer Jonathan, made some pathways in the snow for the chimpanzees today. The chimps watched the work being done for them from the greenhouse. When everything was ready for them, they went outside to stretch their legs a bit, take in the landscape, and get some snow to snack on.
Burrito following Annie:
Jody:
Jody and Missy:
Foxie:
You may have already guessed that Negra wasn’t with the first expedition of the morning, but instead stayed inside until afternoon:
Jamie, meanwhile, was preoccupied with a couple of magazines. In fact, she’s more preoccupied with photos of boots than with boots themselves lately.
She did take the time to go outside to grab a big chuck of snow after lunch before returning to a magazine:
The chimps are presented with different food puzzles each night before they settle down and make their nests. Volunteers placed peanuts and spoonfuls of peanut butter in cups and screwed them together in stacks. Burrito carefully unscrewed the cups from each other to find the treats but found it much easier to use his large, powerful canine teeth to rip off the lids – reminding us that an effective solution to a problem often looks different from a chimpanzee’s perspective.
Happy LOVE Day everyone!
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:
