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The Best Enrichment, From Burrito’s Point of View

November 20, 2016 by Keri -

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Each and every day, the chimpanzees are given various enrichment objects, including dolls, boots, hard plastic and wooden toys, blankets, paper and a slew of other items for them to use at their own will. Each of the chimps prefer different items, say for instance, Foxie loves her dolls, Jamie loves her boots and Negra and Jody love their blankets. But, for Burrito, food tends to be the best enrichment of all!

Check out Anna’s great blog post for more about how we use food in different forms as enrichment for the chimps.

Burrito

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And here’s a bonus picture of Annie that I couldn’t resist adding to the blog.
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9 Comments

  1. Avatar Arlene and Michael on November 20, 2016 at 4:29 pm

    They are both unbelievably cute. Such innocent expressions. Bless them:)



  2. Avatar Donna Oleksiuk on November 20, 2016 at 6:01 pm

    Those photos are amazing !!! The intimacy of the shots, the little smile on their faces, the brussels in their hands – all of it wonderful !! Thank you!



  3. Avatar Carol Davis on November 20, 2016 at 7:32 pm

    I love these photos; all of them, really. The chimps’ hands fascinate me, and the deep, soulful look in their eyes. Thank you for the work you do. These chimps live in paradise.



  4. Avatar Kathleen on November 20, 2016 at 8:16 pm

    Handfulls for Burrito! What a happy chap! Wish these photos had sound effects. : )
    I know you cook sweet potatoes for the chimps and they love them, do you ever roast or cook their brussels sprouts?!



    • Avatar Keri on November 21, 2016 at 8:25 am

      Hey Kathleen. Yes, we do roast the brussels sprouts too and the chimps seem to love them that way as well. Roasted carrots, squash, pumpkin, brussels sprouts are among their favorites!



      • Avatar Kathleen on November 22, 2016 at 8:01 pm

        Thank you Keri, my favorites too. : )



  5. Avatar Elaine Reininger on November 21, 2016 at 3:57 am

    I hate BS but these photos are just too adorable for words.



  6. Avatar Barbara on November 21, 2016 at 7:08 am

    Great pictures!



  7. Cheryl Feng on November 21, 2016 at 1:22 pm

    I can hardly take in the adorable cuteness all in one sitting!



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