Posts by Anna
Flashback Friday
On this day in Sanctuary History: A fun look back at what was happening on all the November 2nds since 2008! November 2, 2008: The chimps had already started their physical transformation after spending only a few months in sanctuary. Annie was a great example. November 2, 2009: There were leftover photos from the Jamieween…
Read MoreThe case of the missing pumpkin
When I last saw the Great Jamieween pumpkin yesterday, Negra was gnawing on its sidewalls with abandon. Jody had dragged the monster squash into the raceway that connects Young’s Hill to the greenhouse and the chimps were all taking turns breaking off pieces of crunchy flesh. It didn’t look long for this world. When I…
Read MoreJamieween 2018!
Today we celebrated our Boss’s 41st birthday with a morning full of food and enrichment puzzles. Oh and there may have been a giant pumpkin…
Read MoreSeasonal flavors
It’s pomegranate season at last! The chimpanzees love these ruby colored fruits so much, that many will eat them rinds and all! Jody: If you want to help keep the chimpanzees stocked with pomegranates and other delicious fresh produce options this season, the most convenient way to contribute is by sending us gift cards to…
Read MoreKeeping busy
Jamie loves a good food puzzle!
Read MoreShadows on the hill
There is nothing better than watching the chimpanzees go out for their first exploration of the day on Young’s Hill. Each new day in their outdoor enclosure is full of potential, and you can really sense the excitement that each chilly morning brings. This time of year the chimps almost melt into the Autumn shadows…
Read MoreSun Salutation
Occasionally we find the chimps in the most luxurious looking yoga-like poses (Happy Baby Pose is a common one for Negra)! Today I found Annie in this sort of seated Pigeon Pose as she soaked up the sunshine pouring into the playroom. I suspect that she started out by grooming her leg, but then found…
Read MoreDancing for Negra
There is one sure way to entertain Negra, show her your best dance moves! No matter how sleepy she might be feeling, she usually has it in her to give you some approving head nods for your effort.
Read MoreIntriguing browse
This weekend the chimpanzees tried Lemmon’s Willow browse for the first time and they LOVE it! It has this amazing sticky sweet smell that reminds me vividly of hanging out in the shade along the local Yakima River during those warm summer afternoons. Apparently, if you ask many of the chimpanzees, the leaves (and even…
Read MorePilo!
Piloerection, noun (pi·lo·erec·tion): “bristling of hairs due to the involuntary contraction of small muscles at the base of hair follicles that occurs as a reflexive response of the sympathetic nervous system especially to cold, shock, or fright” -Merriam Webster For humans, we are familiar with piloerection as goosebumps or when the hair on the back…
Read MoreSweet September
This weekend we host our last two summer visits for our supporters for the year. These small visits feature an educational talk from one of our staff members and a chance to view the chimpanzees as they forage for their lunch on Young’s Hill. Today’s lunch forage featured highly prized whole sweet corn (husk and…
Read MorePopular Missy
Jody and Missy were having a rousing wrestling match this morning when a third party insisted on being included in the game. Missy is a popular chimp friend to have!
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