Posts by Diana
Foxie’s Twin Dolls
If you watched The Queen’s Brunch virtual event last month, you saw a short clip from this video of Foxie getting two new Orange Blossom dolls. I’ve been wanting to share more of the video since then, and I’m finally doing it today. We’ll be holding our annual gala, HOOT!, as a virtual event this…
Read MoreBurrito will play with you now
If you are not already a big fan of Burrito, you should be after watching today’s video. Seriously, he has been non-stop playful lately. He’s definitely a bright light during these difficult times!
Read MoreDifferent ways of getting around
This post was originally about family. I was writing it in my head throughout the day. I was going to talk about how the chimpanzees at the sanctuary are really a lot like other families because they did not choose to be together, but they had to figure out their relationships and find the things…
Read MoreTwelve Years Ago Today
I am not very nostalgic, and I’m quite bad at remembering and acknowledging anniversaries and birthdays within my personal life (sorry friends and family). I’m also not the most patient person. I tend to just plow ahead into the future, driven by a feeling of urgency that time is passing and there’s a lot to…
Read MoreWilly B Outdoors and Indoors
Watch the video to see a few different sides of Willy B. You can bid on a photo of Willy B printed on metal that is available in our online auction right now. Just one week until the big virtual event!
Read MoreEmbracing Humanity
Working with chimpanzees leads most people to think A LOT about humans. It’s so easy to see us in them and them in us because they are our closest living relatives. We share most of our DNA with them. Many of our physical characteristics are the same, like our hands. We watch chimpanzees and are…
Read MoreEvery Chimpanzee is Unique
I hope this video brings you a smile and maybe inspires you to do something you want to try, even if you’re not sure you can do it. Getting to know each individual and appreciate them for the unique chimpanzee people they are is an immeasurable joy. The chimpanzees’ individuality and the opportunity that we…
Read MoreMave continues to be marvelous
What with Willy B venturing outside and Honey B really loosening up to be the unique and silly chimpanzee she is, perhaps we haven’t been highlighting Mave as much as the other two members of her trio lately. Have no doubts, Mave continues to be marvelous. We will be celebrating Honey B’s birthday on…
Read MoreCourage, little by little
Willy B has gotten a lot more confident in the courtyard. He usually just marches right out there like he’s been doing it for years. He does, however, still stick to the boardwalk and usually keeps to the parts of the platform by the posts. So today we decided to scatter pieces of food (instead…
Read MoreHoney B’s Paper Escapade
Honey B’s excitement over paper is just one of the many things that endear us to her. If you’d like to buy more paper for more escapades, I just added some to our Amazon wish list. I had to add in a little update at the end of the video about Willy B, of course.…
Read MoreMore progress for Willy B
The video above really speaks for itself. It was quite an exciting day for all of us! As though Willy B’s bravery wasn’t enough to make our hearts soar today, guess who I just spotted at the TOP of the hill? I had to take a quick photo with the phone.
Read MoreGrowing Old(er) Together
Today I turn 47. On June 13th we will celebrate Queen Negra’s 47th birthday. I hope you will consider honoring us both today, as well as supporter Monica Best, who had her own birthday last week, by donating to our GiveBIG page. In truth, we don’t know exactly how old Negra is or what day she was…
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