Take Action Tuesday Post #1

By Debbie | July 24, 2012 |

For the past few months, I’ve been working on broadening our advocacy program, Primate Patrol, which currently focuses on the use of chimpanzees in entertainment. Our goal is to be a good resource for information about all chimpanzee issues, and to provide ways for you to take action and help. Stay tuned in the coming…

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Today’s goofy play

By Debbie | July 19, 2012 |

Today, the chimpanzees were being pretty playful, especially Missy and Burrito. I wasn’t able to get the best video while trying to play tug-o-war with Missy, but I got a short clip. Burrito was playing a lot with Jackie at the barn doors. You’ll want to watch until the very end!

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Fourth of July party planning

By Debbie | June 28, 2012 |

This year will be the fifth 4th of July party the chimps will have had, but the first since Young’s Hill was opened! I’m excited to have another summer party with open air for the chimps. (The last one was Negra’s birthday a couple weeks ago). Check out these past blog posts with photos and…

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Blanket fort play

By Debbie | June 21, 2012 |

The enrichment at the sanctuary changes daily, and we try to come up with different things to entertain the chimpanzees. As I was picking up trolls that had clearly been bitten into (some were ripped almost in half!) I was thinking that there must have been some sort of troll forage. Jackie confirmed that they…

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Rock of Ages movie

By Debbie | May 25, 2012 |

Primate Patrol is CSNW’s advocacy program. Our goal is to provide the public with information on the plight of primates exploited in media, and alert subscribers to current issues with the use of primates in TV shows, movies, and advertisements. Sarah went undercover into a training facility in Hollywood and witnessed the trainers routinely abusing…

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Foxie’s tongue is famous

By Debbie | May 24, 2012 |

If you’ve liked us on Facebook, you’ve probably seen some posts recently about Foxie’s reaction to the new GoPro camera in news articles around the world. Today, the article was posted on Huffington Post. (Click the link to go to the article). Just to correct a misunderstanding—Foxie does still love trolls and other dolls (like…

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Role Reversal

By Debbie | May 17, 2012 |

Jackie got some excellent footage of the chimps switching roles the other day. As many of you know, The Cle Elum Seven chimps all have unique personalities. Negra usually keeps to herself, is quiet, and likes to rest a lot. Missy is super playful, loves to run, and tries to get the other chimps to…

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In Jody’s Honor

By Debbie | May 13, 2012 |

Elizabeth is currently getting some pictures together from today’s party for the blog (will be posted soon!) but I just wanted to post a quick update on today’s fundraising goal in honor of Jody. We still have a ways to go, so please consider making a small donation to help Jody and her family here…

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