Like a good chunk of the United States, we are going through one doozy of a storm. When caregivers arrived in the morning, this is what we had waiting for us:
With most of the residents deciding not to venture too far outside (if at all), how do you try to stave off cabin fever? I wonder…
Throughout days like today, caregivers try to offer many types of enrichment and activities to the chimpanzees.
Whether that enrichment is watching The Devil Wears Prada.
Forages are also a way to keep the sanctuary residents occupied.
Gordo
Willy B
We can try to perk up their afternoons with an afternoon tea time (caffeine-free of course).
Jamie
Burrito
Foxie
Or they might take matters into their own hands.
Rayne with a snow snack she grabbed from outside.
You read that right! Rayne took it upon herself to grab some snow. And that in itself started a chain reaction. Later Gordo, Mave, and Dora were seen with massive amounts of snow they gathered. Granted there may have been some thievery at play, but is the start of shifting attitudes for Rayne’s group? Only time will tell.
And for the real reason you are probably here, the winner of the Burrito photo contest!
There were many votes, and though I personally loved every single one of the photos and wanted them all to win, there can only be one that stands above the rest!
And the winner is……
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Hey Girl!
Thank you all for participating and sending in your votes! Prints of this photo will soon be available for purchase – stay tuned!
Stay safe and warm wherever you might be!
