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Such fun!
Here are the two best pics of the day! First is an action shot of Missy and Diana playing tug-o-war with a tie (note that both primates have huge play faces!). Second is a picture of Foxie all snuggled up in the sunshine with one of her babies.
Read MoreFirst Pics
Here is a link to a page with the first pics! There will be much more to come! https://staging.chimpsnw.org/outdoorpics.htm
Read MoreSuccess!
Well, here’s the quick quick report: the chimps are outside and enjoying the beautiful day! I don’t think there was a dry eye in the house. Burrito was a little slow, and Negra was the last to join us, but they all came out eventually. Imagine – it may well be the first time Negra’s been…
Read MoreJamie wants OUT!
It’s a madhouse this morning – T-minus 45 minutes until the big moment! I sat down for a quick quiet minute with Jamie and asked (in sign language) “YOU WANT OUT THERE?” pointing to the outdoor area door. She bobbed her head and to my surprise, she signed OUT! We have seen her sign a few…
Read MoreThe saga of the trolls continues…
OK – I have the somewhat unpleasant duty to announce that Trixie got, um, well, a “haircut.” The day after our last installment, we found Trixie sadly lacking in the pink hair department. Foxie has been with Princess and the other new troll off and on since they were introduced, but each has also spent…
Read MoreWho knew?
We took these two videos the other day – one of Annie and one of Jamie. I spent the whole day marveling and saying over and over “How do they know how to do that??” What do you think? Did they learn these skills from watching construction progress outside? Or something from their past?
Read MoreLate night on Highway 10
I’m working late tonight so Matt, our welder, can get some work done on the outdoor area. It’s coming along nicely! It’s fun being here at night, seeing the chimps camped out in the spot of their choosing. Here’s a peak at Negra in one of her favorite sleeping positions (all covered up) and Burrito…
Read MoreMore party video!
Here’s a video of Jamie enjoying a few peanut butter tubes and some new toys!
Read MoreIt’s a party!
Today we celebrated Foxie’s 33rd birthday. The bonanza included a happy birthday banner, loads of presents, coconuts, strings of cheerios and pretzels, magazines stuffed with dried fruit, and more! All of this was donated by blog readers and supporters. Foxie thanks you! She had a great time, as did the rest of the chimps. Here’s…
Read MoreA new view
Yesterday we uncovered the doors to the (future) outdoor area so that the chimps could see the progress we’ve been making. Here’s Jamie checking things out, plus the view she got. It won’t be long before they’re out in the sunshine!
Read MoreOops!
I meant to post pictures of Foxie with my post this morning! Here she is making good use of space (climbing around on the catwalk with Trixie) and a nice close-up from dinner.
Read MoreMiss Foxie
Even though we’re not celebrating Foxie’s birthday until Monday, today’s the actual day. When I woke up this morning I couldn’t wait to get to work and tell her “Happy Birthday!” She is such a special soul – I can’t even begin to convey how happy she makes me every single day. Although all of the…
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