Sanctuary

More enhanced enrichment puzzles

March 14, 2011 by Jackie

Thanks to volunteer Cari Parker, we have more enhanced enrichment puzzles. Cari’s friend Stephanie sponsored today in honor of Cari’s Birthday, so Cari sent us a box of enrichment for the occasion. Included in the box of goodies were some PVC pipe puzzles. There is a photo with an explanation in the video below.

Keeping the chimps (especially super smart Jamie) enriched is a challenge. We are always trying to come up with new puzzle ideas- and these are great! (Thanks, Cari!) If you ever have any ideas you would like to share, please email me at [email protected]

Calm

March 13, 2011 by Elizabeth

Although Annie is at the bottom of the hierarchy and has her nervous moments, for the most part, the girl knows how to relax.

How to initiate play

March 12, 2011 by Jackie

Given the fact that Foxie is probably the most playful chimp I’ve ever known, normally one would not need the following instructions. But I suppose they could be good to keep around, just in case. 🙂

Jody and enrichment

March 10, 2011 by Jackie

Jody is a very casual kind of lady, which is probably why she gets less blog attention. She doesn’t play with toys too often, rather she usually inspects things for a moment and moves on. The other day she had an enrichment-loving afternoon, I suppose, and I caught her spending quality time and even playing (in her casual, Jody-kind-of-way, of course) with a toy dog and later, a popper toy.

Jamie

March 8, 2011 by J.B.

A relaxing day for Negra

March 7, 2011 by Jackie

Today was sunny and beautiful, so the greenhouse was a prime spot for everyone, especially Negra.

You may have heard us talk about Negra’s spot in the outdoor area, which is the southern most end of the deck. The sun beats in the greenhouse in that spot so it’s almost always a warm and inviting place to nap.

Negra spent almost the whole day relaxing there…. and today, no blankets were necessary!

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