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Young’s Hill Games

October 25, 2013 by J.B. -

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The chimps are most active on Young’s Hill right after breakfast. With a full night’s sleep and a belly full of food, they are often looking to burn off a little energy. This morning, there were plenty of balance beam exercises…

Foxie:

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Jamie:

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Missy:

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Some tight rope walking…

Missy:

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Some daredevil acrobatics…

Missy:

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And to top it all off, a perfect dismount from the shaky bridge…

Missy:

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Even the spectators enjoyed themselves…

Jody:

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But no one was happier than the star of the show…

Missy:

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4 Comments

  1. Avatar Cody Marie Phoenix on October 25, 2013 at 4:26 pm

    That really does look like a dismount with her hands up in the air!!! I give you 10’s across the board Missy! 😉



  2. Avatar Therese on October 25, 2013 at 8:20 pm

    It is so wonderful to see the chimps enjoying the outdoors and romping around to their hearts content!



  3. Avatar Wanda Trotta on October 25, 2013 at 8:39 pm

    Missy is definitely the acrobat of the group and always look proud of her prowess!



  4. Avatar diana on October 26, 2013 at 10:34 am

    Considering the long period of their confinement in the labs.Their athleticism and wonderful muscle tone is amazing!



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