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Just a trim

February 22, 2017 by Anna -

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Each Christmas the chimpanzees receive their own potted pine tree as part of the festive decorations. We leave it in the greenhouse for them to enjoy during the rest of the winter months, and then we can plant it on Young’s Hill in the spring. Slowly, but surely, the chimps prune a little bit off the tree almost every day.

Annie:

Here’s what the tree looked like its first day with the chimps:

And here it is today (decorated with some enrichment):

3 Comments

  1. Avatar Cheryl Snover on February 22, 2017 at 3:52 pm

    Hurry up spring otherwise there will not be much tree left to plant…lol



  2. Avatar Kathleen on February 22, 2017 at 4:37 pm

    Annie sure was searching for the most succulent tip to nibble off!



  3. Avatar Arlene and Michael on February 23, 2017 at 9:04 am

    I am always amazed and grateful for how much you provide for these special people. Thank you:)



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