Posts by Diana
A Special Anniversary Message
Arlene and Michael Okun, supporters of Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest for the last several years, are celebrating their anniversary today and have chosen to include sponsoring a day of sanctuary as part of their celebration. They included this very touching message, which I think everyone should take a moment to read before you head into the…
Read MoreNegra loves corn on the cob
Watch and listen:
Read MoreAnd the bravery award goes to…
September 20, 2011 was a big day for the chimpanzees at the sanctuary. On that day, a physical door opened for the first time, but the door was also a symbol. The physical door allowed the chimpanzees onto the two-acre habitat that we call Young’s Hill, named after donors Karen and Don Young. It’s opening…
Read MoreSalon time
This is the closest that J.B. has ever come to getting a manicure…
Read Morewho they are
Today I was thinking about what we know about the chimpanzees at Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest – all of those little things that add up to who they are, or at least how we see them. I was thinking about how different experiences shape personalities and how exposure to new environments, activities, and other…
Read MoreJody: Head, Shoulders….
Part of being a Level II volunteer at Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest is working towards passing identification tests for all of the chimpanzees. We have some new interns from Central Washington University’s Primate Behavior and Ecology Program right now who are working on their id skills. Something about helping with id today got a song stuck…
Read MoreFall in Love with Negra
On Valentine’s Day/Share the Chimp Love day, we are sharing the last of the “Fall in Love with” videos. The seventh video in the series is all about Negra, the Queen of the sanctuary: Big thanks to everyone who has made a Share the Chimp Love donation or has become a Chimpanzee Pal! The heart…
Read MoreFall in Love with Missy
Watching the video below, there’s no question that Missy fills the sanctuary with energy. Just watch. Thanks to all of the chimps’ fans for filling the heart with love with your Chimpanzee Pal sponsorships and Share the Chimp Love donations so far. Tomorrow is the big day!
Read MoreWinter Adventures
The sun came out this morning and the chimpanzees eagerly ventured outside for some snow. I’m pretty sure that Jody was feeling the love from her new Chimpanzee Pals! Thank you to everyone who is an existing or new Chimpanzee Pal and to everyone who has made a Share the Chimp Love donation so far!…
Read MoreFall in Love with Jody
Jody has just 29 Pals right now. Watch the video, fall in love, and become Jody’s Chimpanzee Pal!
Read MoreFall in Love with Jamie
The boss demands that you fall in love with her. I have to admit that it took me a few years to fully appreciate Jamie in all of her complicated moodiness, but I truly love everything about her. Jamie currently has 31 Pals. Will you Share the Chimp Love and be her new Chimpanzee Pal…
Read MoreFall in Love with Foxie
For the Share the Chimp Love fundraising this year, we are seeking new Chimpanzee Pals (and other donations!) for all of the chimpanzees, and we’re producing videos of each of them so you can get to know them better (Foxie’s video is at the end of this post). Last night, supporter Monica Best joined an…
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