Jamie playing tug-of-war with Jackie through barn doors.

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July 5, 2009 by Diana -

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One of the more fantastic things that has happened in the last year is that the chimpanzees have new caregivers – staff and volunteer. Jackie is our newest staff person, and she is just finishing up chimpanzee care training. It is so fun to see the chimps react and interact with new friends. Today I spied on Jamie and Foxie playing with Jackie through the barn doors. Jamie had a stretchy hose-like thing that she was using to play tug-of-war. Being Jamie, she naturally wore a bikini top draped around her neck (complete with trolls tied to the strings).

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In addition to playing with the chimps, which is a very important job, Jackie’s been hard at work caring for the chimps’ garden beds. Check them out!

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7 Comments

  1. Avatar Amy M. on July 5, 2009 at 4:59 pm

    You guys are the best!



  2. Avatar Theresa on July 5, 2009 at 5:10 pm

    Another great day at CSNW!



  3. Avatar Steph & Kurt on July 5, 2009 at 6:09 pm

    Nicely done Jackie! (playing & gardens!)



  4. Avatar Gayle on July 6, 2009 at 4:14 pm

    A bikini top around her neck!!! That made me laught sooo hard. It made me think of a time when I was much, much, much, younger and I got hit by a huge wave at the ocean. That’s exactly where my top ended up too!!! LOL!!!!

    I just love you guys and chimps!!!!



  5. Jeani Goodrich on July 7, 2009 at 9:09 pm

    Great photos and video. Those trolls sure get around. Jackie, the gardens are looking so good. Thanks for the pics, Diana.



  6. Avatar Quentin on July 17, 2009 at 10:41 am

    Great to see such happy laughing chimps and a beautiful garden too!! Thanks for spreading the love! .



  7. Avatar Helen on July 17, 2009 at 2:40 pm

    Hilarious,

    I especially like the festive troll doll decor! Beach Party Bingo has nothing on Jamie.



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