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Happy Easter!

April 20, 2014 by Elizabeth -

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I will admit that we went a little over the top for today’s Easter party, but it just kind of happened. A couple of days ago we got a delivery of three (large!) boxes of Easter party supplies and favors from supporter Jayne R. It was everything we needed to throw the chimpanzees an amazing Easter party. And then this morning volunteer caregivers Stephanie and Patti showed up for their shift in the chimp house with their arms weighed down with piñatas, veggies, and other goodies. The chimps really do have the best friends, near and far.

We started the morning with a party in the greenhouse. The piñatas, as always, were a hit.

Annie:

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Missy:

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Jamie had to lie on her belly in the hammock to reach the piñata hanging underneath, but it was worth the effort:

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Negra loved the treat tubes and other enrichment that Jayne sent:

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Missy did, too:

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Burrito:

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Jody:

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Jamie:

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Foxie checked out the new goods:

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and found a new Dora the Explorer! Thanks, Jayne!

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Foxie took Dora for a stroll on Young’s Hill:

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Negra was more interested in the veggies we “planted” in the ground all over the hill:

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Jody harvested a carrot from the treat rock:

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and another:

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Her arms were so full that she had trouble managing her haul, and had to stop every few feet to regroup:

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But she worked it out:

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Thanks again to Jayne, Patti, and Steph. Happy Easter, everyone!

8 Comments

  1. Avatar Julie on April 20, 2014 at 6:02 pm

    What wonder enrichment you have supplied! Thank you to you and Jayne, Patti and Steph!!!



  2. Avatar Barbara on April 20, 2014 at 7:21 pm

    It makes me happy to see them so happy. Thanks.



  3. Avatar Stephanie on April 20, 2014 at 8:19 pm

    The best pictures! thank you and it was a wonderful way to end the day. I think of them all the time.



  4. Avatar Karen Bugni on April 21, 2014 at 2:53 am

    This made me smile all over. Thank you all for making life great for these wonderful animals!!



  5. Avatar Jayne on April 21, 2014 at 3:40 pm

    You’re welcome! The photos of the Easter festivities are simply wonderful . . . they really capture the ‘magic’ that is both the Cle Elum Seven and CSNW. Thank you for building such a lovely home for these precious individuals and for allowing your supporters to play a part in their lives. I’m in awe of their intelligence, fortitude, and zest for life. Simply irresistible.



  6. Avatar Kathleen on April 21, 2014 at 7:54 pm

    Jayne, I believe you are THE Easter Bunny! This looks like the best Easter celebration ever, wish I was there. Jayne, Stephanie and Patti you should be party planners, you didn’t forget a thing…. even a new Dora doll. The look on Missy’s face in the last photo of her grouping says it all — WOW! Thank you for sharing all these wonderful photos of everyone.

    Isn’t springtime grande!?



  7. Avatar Julie on April 22, 2014 at 2:57 pm

    They’re all wonderful. I must say, I love the way Jamie “handles” a champagne flute! Perfect.



  8. Avatar Jackie on April 23, 2014 at 7:42 pm

    What wonderful pictures! God Bless all the wonderful people that help these beautiful animals!



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