Posts by Anna
All hail the queen!
I present to you, Queen Negra in all her glory!
Read MoreNovel Toys
Our Comfort and Joy auction keeps on giving! Today the chimpanzees received these cute little wooden toys from donors Darci O and Jackie P: The little wooden people seemed particularly intriguing items to Rayne’s group. Rayne: Lucky: Lucky’s foot: Dora:
Read MoreArt, re-imagined
To continue our Comfort and Joy celebrations, today we gave the chimpanzees 2 different pieces of artwork that have been reformatted into enrichment items! First off, we gave Negra’s group a new cozy blanket with the famous Negra in the Sun painting printed on it. I carefully hung it on the railings next to Negra’s…
Read MoreRustle rustle!
As I sit here typing, I can still hear the rustle of paper coming from the front rooms. Sometimes it’s the simple things in life! Bonus! Negra all wrapped up in a tortilla blanket:
Read MoreBurrito climbs a Tree!
This morning, while on a walk with Chad, Burrito took it upon himself to climb one of the trees at the top of Young’s Hill. We’ve seen this at least one other time before but this might be the first time we’ve been able to capture it on video. It’s a very quick video, but…
Read MoreTo build a nest
Our two washing machines have a full time job here at the sanctuary. Almost every day we run both machines from the moment we arrive at the sanctuary to the moment we leave, all in the name of a good nest! Exhibit A (a few good nests): Our hardworking volunteers and staff are well-acquainted…
Read MoreFriday pick-me-up!
A quick snippet to brighten your Friday! Also, don’t forget to help us choose our 2025 calendar cover.
Read MoreFive Facts about Terry
1) Terry is an all around good guy. He’s loyal and easy going. He’s a popular grooming partner in his group and a popular chase partner with his caregivers. 2) Terry’s eating habits are also easygoing. He’s not a picky guy! 3) Terry likes to lick the back of our hands, instead of the traditional…
Read MoreOctober Odds and Ends
Take a moment to peek at what the chimps’ day looked like today! Also, today is the last day to enter our giveaway with Vegancuts– a plant based, cruelty free snack and beauty box subscription company. We’ve loved partnering with them this month and are so grateful for the awareness they have spread about CSNW…
Read MoreStay Golden Annie Bird
First off, we’re excited to announce a giveaway with Vegancuts– a vegan, cruelty-free snack and beauty box subscription company. Every month they choose one sanctuary to partner with, support, and spread the word about and we’re thrilled that they’ve chosen CSNW for the month of October! We’re doing a fabulous give-away where you can enter…
Read MoreThe Continuing Adventures of Honey B!
Honey B’s confidence with her outdoor enclosure continues to grow. Today she invited me to play a game of chase that turned into a mini walk part way up the hill. It honestly takes my breath away to think about how far she’s come. A couple hours later I went looking for her to see…
Read MoreFive Facts about Negra
1) Negra is the oldest chimpanzee living at the sanctuary. She was born in 1973 but we aren’t sure of her actual birthday because she was captured in the wild as an infant. 2) Negra’s favorite activities include sleeping in a massive pile of blankets and watching her caregivers dance for her. Today I practiced…
Read More