Posts by Sarah
Peace and earthquakes
A little while ago I was out in the greenhouse and snapped this picture of Jamie sleeping. I love seeing the chimps asleep – they look so peaceful. And it’s especially great to see Jamie looking peaceful since she’s always so serious and busy! About 10 minutes later, I was sitting at my computer and…
Read MoreChimps making news
Want to see a movie made by chimps? As part of a project at the Edinburgh Zoo, a group of chimps were able to record video clips by manipulating a camera inside a “chimp proof” box. Though the full footage is being reserved for a BBC special, you can watch some clips here. It’s pretty interesting!…
Read MoreFoxie loves her gum
Here’s an up close and personal look at Foxie chewing some gum and playing with her troll doll. The chimps love their gum (and it’s good for their teeth, too)!
Read MoreFoxie snuggles up
For those of you who know her, you’ll be pleased to see this cryptic picture of Foxie (which I had to snap it quickly in case she got up!). She’s got her head on a blanket in a nest she built the other day after dinner. If you’re just meeting Foxie, she is a special girl who generally…
Read MoreWorkin workin
Today we’re under construction! We broke ground on our greenhouse project (enclosing the outdoor area in a removable greenhouse so that the chimps can use that space more in the winter months) and we’re replacing one of our pneumatic doors with a clear glass window. That means that the chimps are closed in the front…
Read MoreA window with a view
Here’s Negra earlier today, at one of her favorite lookout spots. She spends a lot of time gazing out the windows here. Early next year we’ll have an exciting project: replacing some of our “caged” windows with bullet-proof glass so that the chimps can look out upon the valley without having to see bars. We…
Read MoreHelp chimps in entertainment – DONE!
UPDATE: They have agreed to pull the segment! Good work everyone! There is reportedly going to be a baby chimp on Dancing with the Stars tonight – predicting the winner of the show. Please take a moment to write to Conrad Green, the executive producer, and ask him politely to reconsider this plan. Click here…
Read MorePineapple for dinner
Here are some photos of six of the seven during dinner tonight (Foxie with her peanut butter sandwich, and Burrito, Jody, Annie, Missy and Negra enjoying huge chunks of pineapple). Jamie was out of view on top of the climbing structure – watching our new (well…used, but new to us!) tractor being delivered! PS. Our…
Read MoreLettuce bonanza
Jackie threw whole heads of lettuce on top of the enclosure tonight as part of dinner. If you know Negra, you probably know two things: first, she is not exactly the ‘athletic’ type. Second, she LOVES lettuce. So, we were very impressed when we saw her climb up and dangle from the tippy-top of the enclosure…
Read MoreMirror Day
I have unofficially dubbed today as mirror day. I managed to catch Burrito, Jamie, and Missy all checking themselves (and me!) out in plastic mirrors! Missy: Burrito: Jamie:
Read MoreFoxie cuddling a troll doll
Here’s one example of what we mean when we say that Foxie sometimes “mothers” her troll dolls.
Read MoreMs. Jody does love her bubbles
Here is a sequence I captured this morning. I feel obligated to say that we use all natural earth- (and chimp-) friendly detergent so that she doesn’t get a belly ache!
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