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Ahhh spring
The arrival of spring means more time is spent exploring the 2 acre outdoor enclosure known as Young’s Hill. Foxie keeps her treasured possessions close to her during her walks: No vertical challenge is too much for Missy: And breakfast is best when finished outside (in Jody’s humble opinion): The change in color around here…
Read MoreThrowback Thursday
Today we’re digging through the files to show you some unseen moments from prior years. Enjoy! Missy: Foxie taking in one of her favorite views: Foxie being beautiful: Burrito reclining: Annie grazing:
Read MoreA spotlight on Jamie
Jamie Chimpanzee, AKA The Boss Age:41 Favorite foods: Grapes and leeks BFF: Foxie Special talents: Persuading her human subjects to do her every bidding, using tools like a pro! Favorite place to nap: In a huge complicated nest on the ground so she can keep an eye on everyone. Favorite activities: Walking around Young’s Hill…
Read MoreReassurance
Just like humans, chimpanzees have a complex array of emotions. Some things are so exciting that they elicit strong responses that one might not ordinarily expect. As breakfast was being brought out to the greenhouse this morning, Foxie was so overwhelmed with excitement, she started to fear grimace. Luckily for her, her good friend Jody…
Read MoreA spotlight on Jody
Jody Chimpanzee, AKA Jo Age: 43 Favorite foods: Jody likes most food and is an extra adventurous eater. She loves to eat edible wild plants, flowers and other particularly fibrous vegetation. BFF: Foxie Special talents: “manager” of the sanctuary, master forager Favorite place to nap: in a giant nest, usually built in the warm greenhouse…
Read MoreA spotlight on Burrito
Burrito Chimpanzee, AKA Mr. B., AKA Bub Age: 36 Favorite foods: Pasta, baked sweet potatoes, most foods that exist in this world! BFF: Foxie Special talents: Dramatic displays, speed eating Favorite place to nap: curled up near his friends or quietly with his back to a wall Favorite activities: Playing chase and tug-o-war with caregivers,…
Read MoreFirst day of spring!
We seem to have (temporarily) skipped right over the dreary days that usually accompany early spring and catapulted directly into that warm sunshiny bliss we’ve all been looking forward to. The chimps have welcomed it with open arms. They all bustled outside as soon as I opened the door to Young’s Hill this morning. Fair…
Read MoreA spotlight on Foxie
Foxie Chimpanzee, AKA Fox, AKA Tiny Age: 42 Favorite foods: Fruit smoothie and all things sweet. She’s also been loving our recent shipments of avocados! BFF: Burrito Special talents: Keeping the peace in the group, being friends with everyone, impressive spin moves. Favorite place to nap: curled up directly on that warm heated floor Favorite…
Read MoreSunny Day Chimpanzee Play
When Jamie is in a great mood all day, it’s not hard for her to find a play partner.
Read MoreApricity
While searching around for the perfect way to describe this sparkling morning at the sanctuary, I found this outdated word you sadly can’t find in most dictionaries anymore: Apricity, noun: The warmth of the sun in winter Today we celebrate apricity!
Read MoreDifferent tastes
We humans sometimes have to rethink the traditional way we look at food when we are considering it for the chimpanzees. The chimps might see something we cut off and compost as more of a snacking challenge. A great example of this is the pineapple top. So just because it might seem slightly weird and…
Read MoreSeasons of Jo
Jody’s beautiful face is so expressive. Her prominent brow ridge and intense gaze are most noticeable when she enters Young’s Hill for the first time each day. We see the same look of wonderment come over her each morning, day after day, season after season.
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