Posts by Anna
For Katie
This week my family lost a truly beloved member. My aunt Katie Ten Eyck passed quietly in her sleep on January 7th, 2023 after being diagnosed with brain cancer last summer. Since then, I’ve been struggling to find the right words I desperately want to write down to describe how much she means to me.…
Read MoreSome bittersweet news and a Job Opportunity
I’ll start with the not-so-good news first. Anthony will be stepping down from his staff position near the end of the month to pursue his next adventure. As a full time team member, I will miss his positive attitude, willingness to take on tough projects, fantastic photos and maybe even his groan worthy puns on…
Read MoreWinter Projects
Old man winter has “generously” provided caregivers with steady projects since November. Luckily, we have a system in place so the chimpanzees can still go outside and get fresh air if they choose to. Today we caught up from our other chores and made sure Jamie’s group got to stretch their legs on some freshly…
Read MoreOn the Ninth day of Christmas…
Hooray it’s the ninth day of Christmas at the sanctuary! That amazing potato pillow kept moving from room to room today but I was never able to catch the chimpanzee culprit in the act. If I had to take a guess, I would put the blame squarely on that silly Burrito guy! Special thank you…
Read MoreOn the Second Day of Christmas…
Today is the second day of the Twelve Days of Christmas! Each day we will be highlighting the items that were bid on during our recent Comfort & Joy online auction. Be sure to check out yesterday’s Squishmallow Extravaganza! On the second day of Christmas we wanted to feature the Giant Kongs and the fabulous…
Read MoreNever enough Burrito!
Burrito was a major distraction from Playroom cleaning for us this morning. Every time we saw him he was doing something wildly playful with one of his friends. I frequently abandoned poor Kelsi to do the cleaning by herself so I could grab some footage of the action!
Read MoreThanksgiving 2022
Happy Thanksgiving from the Chimp House! Hopefully everyone gets to enjoy their own fistful of mashed potatoes today, just like Jody!
Read MoreRecess with Gordo!
Yesterday, as the big group of 9 settled in for their usual after-breakfast naps, Gordo had other ideas! The view from the interior of the Mezzanine provides an interesting glimpse into the upstairs activities in the Lupine Playroom.
Read MoreHappy Birthday Honey Cow!
Today our beloved Honey Cow turns 15! At CSNW, caregivers have been getting to know this sassy golden cow for the last 4 years! A very special thank you to Paulette Wrisley for sponsoring today in Honey’s honor. Honey is easily recognized as the lightest “honey” colored member in her small herd of fellow Jersey…
Read MoreBack in the chute!
Today Cy’s group got access back to the outdoor chute. After a few months of construction, the chute has received some new and improved space and connections. This chute will eventually be the portal that leads to The Bray outdoor enclosure (currently being built). For now though, it’s a popular hangout where the 2 groups…
Read MoreSmall space, big fun
As Sofía mentioned last month, we were hesitant to give the newly formed group of chimpanzees their smallest enclosure back. Now that Front Room 7 is back in action, we often find multiple chimpanzees choosing to gather in this space for social and relaxation sessions. We can often hear laughter echoing down the hallway from…
Read MoreFriendly Forages
One of our concerns during introductions was Willy B’s tendency to show intense food possession during mealtimes. He has a pretty intimidating presence and his original group mates Honey B and Mave often stay clear of him when they are eating. Knowing Willy B’s tendency to dominate during meals, we have been hesitant to put…
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