To A Young Zoologist
December 13, 2024 by Grace -
Thank you to Tobin, longtime supporter of the chimpanzees here at CSNW, for sponsoring today’s day of sanctuary in honor of a young zoologist.
“A few months ago, I had the good fortune of speaking to a zoologist named Luke. This scientist described the wildlife sanctuary that he has created and maintains in his grandmother’s yard. His refuge provides room and board and delicious refreshments for worms, ants, beetles, snails, and other migratory creatures.
Given Luke’s attentiveness to the needs of those who reside at what he refers to as his “bugatory”, I thought that I should sponsor a day of sanctuary for him on December 13th. As of today, Luke has now completed a half dozen orbits around the sun and he is setting off on another year’s-long round trip. While I don’t thing that Luke is so old that he has grown a white beard like Gordo has, he is another year older.
Luke is also interested in – and friends with- cats, dogs, and cattle. A few years ago, his grandmother introduced him to Burrito and his friends. As I understand it, he would prefer to see some gorillas at the sanctuary. I don’t think that request can be accommodated, but, given how Willy B, Terry, and Gordo can sometimes make themselves look bigger, perhaps they can be substitute gorillas, at least for today.”
Thank you, Tobin, for sponsoring this day of sanctuary. And cheers to you, Luke- for creating your own sanctuary in your grandmother’s backyard!
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Thank you, Tobin.
And Luke! Did you know that Wully B’s nickname has always been “the gorilla”?
CSNW may not have gorillas but they do have Silver Back or two in Gordo’s group! To zoologist Luke, May you continue to be curious and caring every day of your life. Thanks for following our chimpanzee friends! (Thanks, Tobin, for this sweet sponsorship.)
If Luke would like on some Sunday to visit the eleven gorillas at the Woodland Park Zoo, which is not too far from the Chimp Sanctuary, I am there as a docent. I would be happy to point out each of our gorillas and to explain about who they are, what their family groups are like, what their behaviors mean, what they eat, what kinds of enrichment they enjoy, and what is probably in store for them in the near future.
Like at a sanctuary you cannot meet the apes that make their home here, but you can watch respectfully as they go about their business.
What a fabulous offer, and a wonderful chance for this young lover of apes to learn firsthand. I, too, would love to take part in a gorilla sanctuary, and would be in heaven if I could have a chance to see and get to know so many of those fabulous creatures!
That is an amazing offer, and likely to inspire the next generation!
Hi Gabby! Isn’t Ellie the elk (who used to be a lone wild wandering elk who adopted CSNW as her home) at Woodland Park Zoo? Do you know how she is doing these days? I often think about Ellie. I miss seeing her walking around the hill with staff and Jamie. 🙂
Kathleen. i saw an elk when i was there, but i don’t know if it was Gabby.
She goes by Buttons now!
Luke, I’m sure one day you’ll have a huge sanctuary of your own beside your bugatory – just look at the example of Gerald Durrell! Keep up the great conservation work and I wish you happy zoological researches! :hugging::monkey_face::cow2::gorilla::ant::beetle::snail::bug::butterfly::nerd:Thank you, Tobin! :rose:
Luke is a VERY impressive Zoologist. What a gifted and compassionate young person. Thank you Tobin!
The family must be so proud of Luke!
Thanks, Tobin for sponsoring a day of sanctuary to honor a young enthusiastic zoologist. I visited Woodland Park Zoo recently and saw one of two gorilla troops enjoying an afternoon rest. I’ve always thought of Gordo as a gorilla-sized chimp at CSNW, but not as big as a silverback. Keep up your good work, Luke, giving refuge to tiny species.