Posts by Diana
Old ladies playing
J.B. was just taking some video of Annie and Missy playing, and a surprise third person joined the play session. We had to post it right away. It’s our longest video post yet, but I’ve already watched it three times. That play face made my day. I guess that’s why we call the big room…
Read MoreMissy and a tent
Some friends to the Northeast in Canada, sent a generous donation last week. We used a tiny bit of it for some fun toys like this Pirates of the Caribbean tent. Jamie, Jody, Missy and Annie all had their turn playing with it, then it ended up being part of Jody’s bed.
Read MoreJody, Missy, Burrito and the Great Ape Protection Act
This is what I think about when I look at the below photos of our new friends… the seven individuals who have a new home in Cle Elum are truly some of the most interesting people I’ve ever met. They rely on me and their other caregivers to provide everything for them, and the truth…
Read MoreJ.B. interviewed by Martha Norwalk this morning
J.B. (Director of Operations) was interviewed this morning on Martha Norwalk’s Animal World. You can listen to the interview here: Hour 3 – it’s a few minutes in to Hour 3. Hopefully lots of people listened to her show and the Cle Elum Seven will have many more friends now!
Read MoreAmazon Wishlist
The Target wishlist has gone so well!! Thank you all for contributing to the housewarming for the chimpanzees. We decided to set one up for Amazon because they have just about everything under the sun and there’s still quite a few things we need. We’ll be spreading this one to more folks – tell your…
Read MoreOpposable toes – why chimpanzees are superior
Raisin boards, different strategies
Jamie uses the end of a spoon to get raisins out of a raisin board, while Missy has a different strategy….
Read MoreTether ball – a new activity for Missy
Supporter Kathy Benson and friends have been doing some garage sale shopping for the chimpanzees. Check out Missy playing tether ball with a boat bumber!
Read MoreJamie with new toy
Video of Jamie drawing!
Target Wishlist!
Sarah had a brilliant idea the other day – registering at stores for some items we need for the chimp house and some things we’d love to have, including toys for the chimpanzees. So far, we’ve registered at Target for a housewarming enrichment party for the chimpanzees on July 20th. We’ll continue to add stuff to the registry…
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