Posts by Chad de Bree
All Season Burrito
My phone has been angry at me the past week or so. The memory is near capacity and it sometimes refuses to run some apps. The culprit of the memory consumption? Photos and video. Though I upload them to a cloud drive, I still have them on my phone because you never know when you’re…
Read MoreToday’s Forecast: Rayne
So there wasn’t any rain in today’s forecast, though I think everyone would appreciate some in the state, but there is Rayne! There are so many aspects about Rayne that remind us of Honey B. The stare she gives you. Her confidence in knowing what she wants and likes. And catch her at the right…
Read MoreNational Watermelon Day!
Today is National Watermelon Day! A day in which we celebrate that delicious sweet summertime treat. Watermelon is the perfect treat during hot summer days because they are comprised of 92% water and are delectable. Today, we decided to give the chimpanzee residents some of this delicious fruit for lunch and as an afternoon snack…
Read MoreHi-Diddly-Ho, Neighborino!
As you may have heard, the quarantine period for the Lucky Six has ended. This means we are able to give them access to different areas, while still keeping them separate from Willy B, Honey B, and Mave. So today, we gave Willy B and crew access back to one of the playrooms and greenhouses…
Read MoreBetsy’s Bovine Birthday Bash!
It’s a week of celebrations! Yesterday we celebrated Gordo’s 33rd birthday. Today we are celebrating Betsy’s 14th birthday! If you remember from last year, we had tried to do something special for the cattle on their birthdays, which usually didn’t end the way we wanted them to. Today, Kelsi and I decided we wanted to…
Read MoreWorld Chimpanzee Day 2021!
If we look straight and deep into a chimpanzee’s eyes, an intelligent self-assured personality looks back at us. If they are animals, what must we be?” -Frans de Waal Today is World Chimpanzee Day! Several organizations within the sanctuary, zoo, education, and conservation worlds came together to create a day to honor our closest living…
Read MoreOne Hot Day
Today was the hottest day in our forecast reaching triple digits as the Pacific Northwest is currently trapped in a Heat Dome. As the temperature began to rise, caregivers were quick to offer the chimpanzees some solace in the this scorching weather. There were tons of icy treats, cool refreshing drinks, fans, and misters for…
Read MoreHappy Summer Solstice!
In celebration of the Summer Solstice, Dylan Most sponsored today to wish the sanctuary a happy first day of summer! Thank you so much Dylan for your kindness and thinking of the chimpanzees and bovine residents here! We hope you and everybody has a great start to the summer season! Annie in her summer attire…
Read MoreIn Memory of William Barey
Our second sponsor for today is from Marya Barey in memory of her father, William Barey, on Father’s Day! “I’m honored to sponsor this day for all the critters at the sanctuary in honor of Father’s Day. My father adored all of nature and animals and shared that love with me from the time I…
Read MoreIn Honor of Robert Kelly
Today we are very fortunate that today we have to people who have sponsored today! First, Sharon Langone sponsored today in honor of her father, Robert Kelly! “Happy Father’s Day to my Dad! Hoping you have a brilliant day, and looking forward to being able to visit very soon!” Happy Father’s Day, Robert! We all…
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Beth!
Beth Esposito sponsored today in honor of her birthday, which was actually last week! “June 8th is my Birthday and I saw that the 8th is already sponsored. So I chose June 15, the next Tuesday to celebrate with my friends. I hope they enjoy their day. I will enjoy the Blog.” Happy belated birthday,…
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Negra!
Thank you so much, Paulette Wrisley, for being the second person to sponsor Negra on her big day! Negra’s honorary birthday is shared with the anniversary the group of original seven arrived in Washington 13 years ago! “Happy birthday Queen Negra!” Thank you so much for you generosity, Paulette! Negra: Negra and Burrito: Negra and…
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