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Lazy Burrito

May 1, 2013 by Elizabeth -

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Mornings in the chimp house are a flurry of activity. Staff and volunteers clean the chimpanzee enclosures from about 9:00 when we arrive until lunchtime at 1:00. It’s usually not until after the chimpanzees are served lunch that we have a moment to sit down. Except for the coldest part of winter, the chimps typically spend the afternoon between lunch and dinner engaged in some quiet activity in the warm greenhouse (grooming and napping are favorites). This time in the greenhouse is usually so warm and slow and lazy that I often find my eyes getting heavy if I stay too long in there.

I popped my head in after lunch yesterday and Burrito was sitting in a windowsill with a couple of plastic fish toys. I could tell he was feeling low-key because he didn’t jump up into his usual game of chase when he saw me – he merely nodded his head a little and bit on the fishes. (He often bites on something when he’s feeling playful.)

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I did get a playface out of him.

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After a few minutes he moved over to the deck to get a little more comfortable.

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He summoned up just enough energy for a brief game of peekaboo…

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…before passing out.

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9 Comments

  1. Avatar wendy morgan on May 1, 2013 at 2:38 pm

    The chimps have up and down days just like humans!



    • Avatar Sharon on May 1, 2013 at 3:28 pm

      He is just adorable – what a joy it must be to share time with all of them.



  2. Avatar Ivy M. Yardley on May 1, 2013 at 7:00 pm

    How sweet is that! I love the last 3 photo’s. They made me smile. 🙂



  3. Avatar Kerri on May 2, 2013 at 4:33 am

    Its almost as if he was saying “hi, I’m kind of tired but I will play if you really want to.” What an adorable guy!!



  4. Avatar Benjami Pavsner on May 2, 2013 at 9:45 am

    Burrito’s not lazy. He’s just probably chillin’ out until the Mariners game comes on the tele.



  5. Sara Lissabet on May 2, 2013 at 7:33 pm

    I love that happy, relaxed face last photo! Beautiful 🙂



  6. Avatar rita stevenson on May 3, 2013 at 5:13 am

    I absolutely love Mr.Burrito. He is such a precious little boy. You guys are so blessed to have him grace you with his presence,. I so glad he knows how much he is loved by you all.



  7. Avatar Nancy on May 3, 2013 at 5:12 pm

    …napping while stioll hanging onto his toy! Now that is dedication



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