11 Comments

1. Debi on July 11, 2019 at 3:35 pm

   Anna…I know what the new chimp area will be filled with the most…L O V E…I practically shake with excitement every time I think about the arrival of Willy & Honey B. & Mave…I can only imagine everyone’s anticipation & awe of these magnificent animals…I would give almost anything to be able to look through a window somewhere (unobtrusively, of course)as everything unfolds…The excitement will be so palpable, that you’ll literally be able to feel it in the air…I pray all goes well & according to plan…
   I think one of the most exciting times for me personally will be when the new chimps eventually realize they’re in “Chimp Heaven” & we can see them relaxing outside on Young’s Hill & playing or just acting silly…Won’t be long now… : )

   
   
   
2. Chris on July 11, 2019 at 4:18 pm

   This is so exciting as you prepare to welcome 3 more beautiful chimpanzee souls to the Sanctuary family. Will the 3 newbies be housed together at first and will the 7 long time residents be able to see them or will you keep them completely separated for awhile? I mean the 7 from the 3. I can imagine it will be quite chaotic and confusing for everyone for awhile but I am hoping in time that everyone will become one big family.
   Can’t wait! This is wonderful!

   
   
   
   • Anna on July 11, 2019 at 4:21 pm

     The two groups will be able to see each other through windows, but will be separated until at least the quarantine period is over. The three incoming chimps will be together though.

     
     
     
   • Carla René on July 12, 2019 at 10:23 am

     There’ll be LOTS of screaming, you can bet. I’m interested in seeing how the power hierarchy plays out with Jamie.

     Cheers.

     
     
     
3. Debbie Bloom on July 11, 2019 at 5:15 pm

   In regards to your wish list on Amazon, is your address associated with all orders? If it isn’t, what is your mailing address?
   Thank you.

   
   
   
   • Anna on July 15, 2019 at 10:17 am

     Hi Debbie! If you purchase items directly from our list they will be sent to our address. Thanks so much!

     
     
     
4. Linda on July 11, 2019 at 6:05 pm

   Hi Anna!
   I’ve been away for a week (back “home” to the Midwest), but I’ve been following everything on my phone.
   This is exciting!
   How will you get the 7 to shift away from the Hill, so that the other 3 may enjoy it? Or have you left that for later to think about?

   
   
   
   • Anna on July 15, 2019 at 10:36 am

     Hi Linda,
     We have to close the hill at night before staff can go home so the chimps do come out of the area at this point. We will also be installing an additional door that keeps them from having contact in the raceway before it’s time to introduce them.

     
     
     
5. Kathleen on July 11, 2019 at 9:05 pm

   This is so monumental. I am very excited for the official arrival of Honey B, Willy B and Mave. Wow! You must feel so excited to be offering these three new chimp people a whole new life. I’m speechless with anticipation! Best of luck to everyone as you move forward.

   
   
   
6. Barbara Huljak on July 12, 2019 at 3:55 am

   This is so amazing. To be able to “set 3 chimps free” of what they
   have been enduring for so long has to bring tears and smiles all at
   once. I cannot wait to see them roaming around as normal chimps
   would in the wild – free to be. Congratulations on all that you have
   done for them.

   
   
   
7. Jennifer Cruikshank on July 12, 2019 at 9:52 am

   Eeeeeee!! I am super excited to see the 3 newbies and the reunification of mother and daughter after so long! Will they recogonize each other?