Posts by Anthony
The Oversight Committee
As if unanimously appointed, the chimpanzees have taken on the responsibility of supervising the ongoing expansion. As the interior of the new wing nears completion, Gary and the team are making quick progress on the exterior renovation. The keystone of this project is an immense archway tunnel that will soon allow chimps to move freely…
Read MoreNothing
Today, the chimps reminded me of a Calvin and Hobbes comic strip by cartoonist Bill Watterson. The comic goes something like this: Hobbes: You know what I like about summer days? They’re just made for doing things… even if it’s nothing. Calvin: Especially if it’s nothing. Nothing is exactly what the chimps decided to do…
Read MoreThe Golden Years
I spent some time watching Negra this morning. I had just opened the hydraulic door that allows the chimpanzees to access Young’s Hill, so the seven chimps were all free to forage and roam across their spacious outdoor habitat for the rest of the day. Neggie, of course, had other plans. The Queen, pictured above,…
Read MoreAnother Door Opens
Yesterday was an exciting day for the chimps. As we promised, we are giving you a more detailed description and a video today! As the team continues modifying the facility to prepare for the arrival of three chimpanzee individuals from Wildlife Waystation, the current residents get to observe the ongoing changes. Yesterday, their attention was…
Read MoreA closer look…
Today the chimpanzees got a closer peek into the new Phase 1 part of the expansion. The whole team was busy helping with the big change, documenting the chimps’ reactions, and carrying on with usual cleaning and caregiving. Stay tuned tomorrow for the video!
Read MoreDining Out
It’s almost like summer officially arrived today. The sun felt stronger this morning, and the grass on the hill looked considerably more golden than it did they day before. On this side of the Cascades, the Northwest is drying out. Although we have blue skies and warm weather ahead, we also have to contend with…
Read MoreKeeping Watch
The weather has been unusual this summer. As Katelyn noted yesterday, the temperatures have been cool and the skies have been misty at times. Today is a better example of a typical July day in central Washington- dry, sunny, and warm- and the sanctuary residents are making the most of it. The chimps enjoyed their…
Read MoreChanges
I am introducing myself, Anthony, as the newest caregiver at CSNW. I first came to central Washington as an incoming graduate student back in September of 2015. It was the first time I had ever been west of the Mississippi River. I had just spent the better part of four years exploring the field of…
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