Posts by Anna
Jamie the spy
We are still working on our staff PRT Zoom training for another couple of Thursdays so as always, my blog will be abbreviated accordingly. Please enjoy these photos of Jamie’s lovely profile as she spied on JB working in the chilly air this morning:
Read MoreNew steps and more staff training!
Today has been a busy one for the staff so I will make this quick! JB and Anthony spent the morning finishing up a quick but exciting greenhouse project. Check out these new stairs: These stairs will make it easier for us (chimpanzees and humans alike) to access the upper platforms in the greenhouse. The…
Read MoreBurrito and Chad’s morning game
Burrito is always happy to make sure that staff member Chad’s days are fully enriched!
Read MoreInspector Honey B
Last week you may have seen photos and video of Burrito and his new favorite toy, the mirror rocker. If you missed it, be sure to check out his reaction on Instagram. Well, never you fear, the “Californians” were pretty interested in their very own rocker. Of course, Honey B had to run the device…
Read MorePear-adise
As the snow falls outside, the staff are continuing our PRT Zoom training from our respective office spaces and the chimpanzees are snuggled into their nests. Please enjoy these photos of Negra and her breakfast pears as my submission for “quick blog of the day.”
Read MoreStaff training
Today (like last Tuesday), the staff are Zoom training to sharpen our skills in positive reinforcement training (PRT) so blogging will be quick! In the meantime, take a look back at some of the posts we’ve done in the past about our ongoing training program. Our first blog post about our program comes all the…
Read MoreWe’re hiring! Part 2: Looking for that special Vet Tech!
In my blog last week I had the pleasure to announce that we are hiring 2 more staff members to join our team this spring! In case you missed it, here is a link to the Full-Time Chimpanzee Caregiver position description. Along with the caregiver position, we are also looking for someone that can take…
Read MoreWe’re hiring!
This spring we get to do something special, we get to hire 2 new employees to join our team! It’s extremely rare we get to actually create new positions, but as you might know, we are expanding our world to make more room for Honey B, Willy B and Mave and provide a new home…
Read MoreA happy little video for your Thursday afternoon!
Chimpanzees playing- as far as the eye can see!
Read MoreOrdinary
Today was just an ordinary day at the sanctuary. Considering the chaos in the world right now, “ordinary” seems like a VERY good thing to be experiencing. Let’s all take a short break and drink in a little bit of that sweet sweet “ordinary.” Simple, ordinary moments like… Missy building a nest in the greenhouse:…
Read MoreTop 10 sanctuary videos from 2020
The year has been tough for sure but it definitely hasn’t been all bad, especially for the 10 chimpanzees and 4 cattle that call the sanctuary home. Join me as I count down my top 10 favorite blog videos of the year. What was your favorite sanctuary moment from 2020? What video did I miss?…
Read More‘Twas the day before Christmas
This morning the chimpanzees were greeted by a sparkling frosty outdoor wonderland on Young’s Hill. Frost licking (if you’re a chimpanzee), is the next best thing to snow snacking. Negra was first outside after breakfast and even chose to soak up a little sunshine after sampling some frost. I always imagine Negra’s forehead acting as…
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