Posts by Anna
Burrito falls asleep
Not even the most energetic, chaos driven chimpanzee can resist napping in the warm sun and gentle breeze of the greenhouse.
Read MoreJody’s eyes
Jody’s eyes are framed by her distinct heart shaped brow ridge. This ridge has little extra wrinkles which make it all the more pronounced. Her eyes are also a bit closer together than some of the other chimps. These characteristics combine to give her an intensely earnest expression. Sometimes she looks a bit permanently surprised.…
Read MorePerfectly ordinary days
It has taken awhile, but I certainly do know it now – the most wonderful gift I had, the gift I finally learned to cherish above all else, was the gift of all those perfectly ordinary days. -Katrina Kenison Foxie:
Read MoreMore Negra!
I think today we all needed to see some more photos of Negra celebrating her birthday (photos all taken yesterday on her big day). This was her birthday dinner: Field roast sliders with sweet potato fries, sparkling cider and wild roses. We very rarely give the chimpanzees bread, but we break that rule for some…
Read MoreNegra’s 44th birthday party!
Fresh coconut was a hot commodity for the royal birthday breakfast forage this morning. Tonight we continue the celebration with vegan Field Roast sliders, sweet potato fries, and sparkling cider! Here’s to Negra on her 44th birthday and the 9th year anniversary of the chimpanzees’ arrival at the sanctuary! Thanks to all who helped make…
Read MoreBeautiful mornings
Annie and Missy each took moments to check on the staff and volunteer arrivals this morning before resuming their lively game of chase.
Read MoreChase with Foxie
Foxie knows just how to get a caregiver to play a long game of chase with her. Step 1: Give caregiver one of her precious dolls. Step 2: Refuse to take it back and run from one room to another until satisfied that said caregiver is properly out of breath.
Read MoreSomeone a little bit different
Living in the middle of the Cascade Mountains has its perks. Today as I arrived for work I spotted this little black bear rummaging through the brush by Young’s Hill. It’s our first ever sighting of a bear on the property! A photo I snapped with my phone, just to have proof! As soon as…
Read MoreWhat’s that sound?
This is audio from four different video clips on four different days at the sanctuary. Can you guess what’s going on in each clip based only on what you hear?
Read MoreStealing
Served lunches at the sanctuary are generally quiet affairs, with each chimpanzee waiting somewhat patiently to collect their proper portions of fresh vegetables and primate chow. Every now and then though, we have someone that gets it in their minds that they want to steal more lunch. Usually that someone is Jamie or Jody, and…
Read MoreThe queen’s beck and call
When the usually aloof Negra comes looking for an interaction, you ALWAYS make time.
Read MoreFeel that heat!
The sanctuary has been experiencing a summer-like heatwave these last couple days. As a result, the chimpanzees have been keeping cool lounging next to breezy doorways. Warm weather with bright green grass still on the hill… we could get used to this! Foxie Jody
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