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Happy Birthday, Missy!

August 23, 2015 by Elizabeth -

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It’s hard to believe that youthful, exuberant, energizer-bunny Missy is turning 40 today. She might be in the running for World’s Most Sprightly 40 Year Old Chimpanzee. Missy makes us smile everyday with her enthusiasm for life, her legs that never stop running, and her complete devotion to her chimp family. Today, we celebrate her.

Volunteer caregiver Patti put together an 80s-themed party for Missy’s big day. Naturally this included leg warmers, socks, and sweatbands in neon colors (including a few for caregivers to wear), and homemade Rubik’s Cube pinatas. We firmly believe a party is not a party without streamers, so we decked out the greenhouse with those too. Fruit smoothie “shots” in Dixie cups, apples, plums, tomatoes (Missy’s favorite), and primate chow rounded out the celebration.

Missy:

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Negra:

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Annie:

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Jody:

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Jamie:

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Foxie:

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Burrito:

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For Missy, no day is complete without some serious adventure, so we scattered a lunch forage on Young’s Hill. And adventure she did:

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To everyone who contributed to Missy’s party, sponsored today, or just sent happy thoughts to the birthday girl, thank you!

10 Comments

  1. Avatar Jackie on August 23, 2015 at 5:05 pm

    Happy Birthday lovely lady! I wish you and all the chimps love, peace and happiness! You are all very special beings!



  2. Avatar Maggie on August 23, 2015 at 5:18 pm

    Happy Birthday Missy!! You beautiful soul! Forever young!!



  3. Avatar Arlene and Michael on August 23, 2015 at 5:27 pm

    What a special celebration for a special lady – it looks like everyone is having a good time. Those Rubik’s cube piñata’s are amazing and I can see the chimps think so too. Wonderful photos. Thank you.



  4. Avatar Glenna Green on August 23, 2015 at 6:58 pm

    Happiest of birthdays and glad we could share it with you.



  5. Nancy B on August 23, 2015 at 7:00 pm

    Awesome pics and I’m so impressed with the homemade Rubik’s Cube pinatas!!



  6. Avatar Julie on August 23, 2015 at 7:57 pm

    Happy Birthday sweet girl! I smile at your face on my wall as I type 🙂 Thank you, Patti, for supplying such a fun day!!



  7. Avatar Kathleen on August 23, 2015 at 8:17 pm

    WOW! These photos brought me such joy (and tears to my eyes too)! Happy Birthday Beautiful Amazing Missy. Never stop zooming around and may you always find adventure in every single day. This looks like one of the best parities ever! I have to ask, who made those Rubik’s cube piñata’s!?! Looks as if there are dozens of them and they are fantastic looking!

    Happy Birthday Missy, I love you. XOXOXO



    • Avatar Elizabeth on August 23, 2015 at 9:34 pm

      Patti made them! Aren’t they incredible?



      • Avatar Kathleen on August 24, 2015 at 9:27 pm

        Incredible yes! Patti you are amazing!!! You need to start a party planning business.



  8. Avatar Dalyce Kowalski on August 23, 2015 at 9:55 pm

    They sure do love a party! I’m glad to see Missy looking so young! It does look like a good time was had by all. Well done all of you!



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