Posts by Anna
Burrito and his Unicorn
Burrito is truly skilled at keeping himself (and us) amused!
Read MoreStills of the guy that can’t sit still
This afternoon Burrito and Anthony participated in a rowdy game of chase/tickle/laugh/repeat. Burrito’s play face was on point. You can find some stunning photos of this guy and his chimpanzee family featured on many items in our online auction (happening now!). Have you seen those snugly photo blankets?!
Read MoreJody’s coconut
Turn up your volume and take a sensory journey with Jody as she guzzles her prized fresh coconut (video from last week’s party).
Read MoreMave’s Birthday Party!
Chad (our enrichment coordinator) planned Mave a special Hawaiian themed birthday party featuring pineapple bowls, banana leaves, a sand table and young coconuts! As you’ll see in the video, the coconuts in particular were a huge hit! Happy 32nd birthday to the delightful Mave!
Read MoreRevitalizing Rain
We have had a remarkably dry spring this year in Central Washington. Fortunately for all things green at the sanctuary, we actually got a nice downpour of rain just before lunch today. During the precipitation, I went over to visit the “California 3” to see what they were up to. Mave and Honey B were…
Read MoreTraining (the humans)
Our new team members Sam and Sofía have been rocketing through our staff training program this week. Regardless of their background or prior experience, all new trainees start by learning (or re-learning, in Sam and Sofia’s case) our daily routine. They’re refreshing themselves on enrichment prep, laundry, making meals, and of course, cleaning the chimpanzees’…
Read MoreWelcome (back) Sam and Sofía!
All the waaaaaay back in January we had the pleasure of announcing that we were looking for 2 new staff members to come on board in time for the arrival of the incoming group of chimpanzees. This past week we excitedly welcomed Samantha (Sam) and Sofía as our newest teammates! While they are the most…
Read MoreEarth Day
This morning the chimpanzees looked absolutely heavenly with the beautiful grassy backdrop that was Young’s Hill. Being surrounded on all sides by green seems like the absolute perfect way to celebrate Earth Day don’t you think? “The Earth is what we all have in common.” —Wendell Berry Happy Earth Day everyone!
Read MoreAn ode to Foxie
Foxie is a unique character at the sanctuary. She is equal parts friendship and independence, with a dash of eccentricity thrown in for good measure. She loves fresh fruit and creamy avocados and has never said no to a morning smoothie. It’s a rare sight to see Foxie without a prized (and well loved) doll…
Read MoreNew map
This week Willy B, Mave and Honey B were more than happy to demo our two new indoor playrooms. Today they have continued to explore, relax and play in the new sun-filled spaces. It’s been a delight watching them zoom (Honey B), stomp (Willy B) or shuffle (Mave) from one enclosure to the next. For…
Read MoreSlinky puzzle
Many thanks go out to poor Chad who had to clean up Slinky Madness the following morning.
Read MoreGearing up!
If you just so happen to be looking for an additional way to support the sanctuary, we recently updated our Amazon Wish List with more gear that we will need to help care for our incoming new residents. There are even a few items on there that will help outfit new staff members (more details…
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