Thanks for the gifts!

By Anna | February 27, 2019 |

Earlier this month we put out a special request to our supporters to help us come up with little projects for Jamie to work on. Let me tell you, we had some enthusiastic responses from our donors! She’s received satchels, file folders, folios, cases, specially crafted photos, picture books, colored pencils and much much more!…

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A mind and body in motion

By Anna | February 21, 2019 |

We often talk about how Missy is on always on the move. If she sees her friends out on a walk without her, she doesn’t hesitate to race out and catch up with them. Even when Missy is moving slower, she is usually on the alert. And she is always listening for any signs of…

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Mischief

By Anna | February 13, 2019 |

Today we got a break from Snowpocalypse 2019 with some lovely blue sky and sunshine at the sanctuary. When it starts to warm up around here, the snow comes cascading off the roof of the building in big sheets to keep us busy digging out our sidewalks. We are on just the edge of this…

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Throwback Thursday!

By Anna | February 7, 2019 |

Today, while searching for blog topics,I found this short little video in my Desktop file. Coincidentally, it was from this day in 2017! I’m not sure if I’ve shared it before, so that also might make it a bonus, never before seen moment. Of course, I’ve been known to be wrong, so I leave it…

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Wanted: Gifts for Jamie

By Anna | February 6, 2019 |

Many of you may remember this pretty fantastic video of an example of quintessential Jamie enrichment (taken last December): Jamie loves a project to work on. She likes things she can investigate, take apart and reassemble just the way she wants. She likes things with pockets, compartments and zippers. We love setting up these special…

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Continued construction progress

By Anna | January 30, 2019 |

We have a lot of people to thank for helping us work on this important stage. As you may already know, staff caregivers operate the chimpanzees’ current doors using a remote controlled pneumatic lever system. In our new Phase 1 chimpanzee area, we will be using a hydraulic door operating system. As you can watch…

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More joy!

By Anna | January 25, 2019 |

What’s your favorite play move in this video? I’m partial to the “Drag a Sitting Missy.” Second place would probably have to go to “Squish a Sitting Missy.”

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Feel the joy!

By Anna | January 23, 2019 |

Today was filled from top to bottom with sunshine (prime weather for wrestling in the greenhouse). One window in particular was the hot spot made popular by Missy and Foxie who had a wild game going that included multiple play partners. Missy (back) with Foxie (front): Jody, Missy and Foxie: Annie joins the party and…

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