Posts by Diana
where in the world is Elizabeth?
Regular blog readers may have noticed a lack of posts from caregiver Elizabeth lately. Elizabeth had a bit of a tumble in April while cleaning in the greenhouse and broke her heel. She’ll be doing some office time as she recovers from what we’re calling her bionic woman surgery – she is now the proud…
Read MoreBurrito’s photo shoot
I took these photos yesterday during the quiet afternoon. I generally take a ton of photos and delete most of them. When I looked through this series to edit and delete, however, I had a difficult time selected photos to trash. So, let’s just call it a Burrito photo shoot:
Read MorePorthole
The new ladder (click on link to left for video of Jamie and Foxie’s reaction to the new ladder) has created a new space for Jamie to keep an eye on things:
Read MoreLadies’ Man
Burrito was intently grooming Jody this afternoon: Jody was pretty relaxed after the grooming session, as you can see by her drooped-lip facial expression:
Read MoreWhat’s for dinner?
The crowd gathers as J.B. hands out dinner. (Jamie and Foxie. Note the troll torso in Foxie’s right hand.) For Burrito, it doesn’t really matter what’s for dinner – he’s excited about all food. Foxie’s not that keen on vegetables, but red peppers meet her approval. Missy loaded up on the peppers.…
Read MoreWhat we’ve learned – 3rd anniversary post
Happy 3rd anniversary to the Cle Elum Seven and happy birthday to Negra! Before we post about the party that’s happening this evening for the chimps (we know you’re looking forward to party photos!), we wanted to share with you, from our perspective as staff members, what we’ve learned from the Cle Elum Seven chimpanzees…
Read More3 Years of Neggie
We’ll be celebrating Negra’s birthday on Monday in addition to the anniversary of the arrival of the Cle Elum Seven to the sanctuary. We’re not sure of her exact age, but records indicate Negra was captured in Africa some time between 1969 and 1973. She spent many, many years as a biomedical research test subject.…
Read More220 posts adopted on this significant day
Exactly three years ago today, the Cle Elum Seven chimpanzees left their laboratory lives behind and began the journey to the sanctuary. And today we reached our 3rd anniversary fundraising goal – all 220 fence posts on Young’s Hill have been adopted. We have a LOT to celebrate! The seven individuals we have cared for…
Read MoreFence posts and other excitement on the hill
Thanks to a great volunteer crew yesterday, all but 15 of the remaining posts on Young’s Hill are in place! This was not easy work because we had some rain over the last few weeks which filled up the holes, so yesterday’s volunteers, Kim S., Rita, Kim C., Donna, Kelly, and Bill, were not afraid…
Read MoreFighting and Making Up
Fights are really common among chimpanzees. Being a caregiver you get used to the intense screaming, which often occurs even during fights with no contact between participants. You also know by the sounds when things have escalated. There was a conflict about a week ago which resulted in some minor bite wounds between Foxie and…
Read MoreJody Ubert’s Birthday
Today is a Sponsor-a-Day for Jody Ubert’s birthday. Happy Day to you, Jody! Here’s a photo of “our” Jody to make your day – taken on her birthday a couple of years ago:
Read MoreYoung’s Hill & 3rd Anniversary Fundraising update
There are still 104 posts on Young’s Hill available for “adoption.” I know everyone who follows the blog wants to be a part of Young’s Hill and this is your chance! For just $50 you’ll get an engraved plaque with your name, a dedication or message of your choice on your fence post. Check out…
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