Posts by Elizabeth
In Memory of Rita Yardley
Annie Norris has also sponsored today in memory of her mother, Rita. Here’s what Annie had to say: “I’m sponsoring a day of sanctuary in honor of my mom, Rita Yardley. We lost her this past November and today would have been her 75th birthday. She loved all animals, but had a special place in…
Read MoreThanks, Karen Bugni!
Karen has sponsored today to make sure the Cle Elum Seven have warm blankets and full bellies. Thanks, Karen, from Missy and the gang.
Read MoreThanks, Tracy Headley!
Tracy Headley has also sponsored today for the chimps! It is a day of love, indeed. And what’s more lovely than Foxie giving Dora a ride on her back around Young’s Hill? Thanks, Tracy!
Read MoreThe Charmer
Burrito often bites on something when he’s feeling playful. Here he’s doing his best to charm me into playing with him while I’m trying to take photos.
Read MoreFor Linda Rivera
Pamela Miller sponsored today for her sister Linda. Pam says that Linda has a newfound interest in animal welfare, and we can’t think of any better ambassadors for the cause than the Cle Elum Seven. Welcome aboard, Linda!
Read MoreExercise
Now that the snow has melted and the sun has returned, the chimpanzees have been really enjoying being outside on Young’s Hill. This morning we witnessed an impressive burst of activity. I can imagine how good it must feel to them to be able to stretch their legs.
Read MoreA Big Day for Meg Lunnum
Today is Meg Lunnum’s birthday and her last day of work before retirement, and she has sponsored the day to celebrate. What a cause for celebration! Meg supports Negra through the Chimpanzee Pal program. We’ll make sure Negra gets lots of peanuts and lettuce (her favorites!) today in your honor, Meg. Happy birthday and congratulations!…
Read MoreHappy birthday, Donna and Doreen!
Donna and Doreen Hughes are celebrating their birthday today, and they have sponsored the day for the Cle Elum Seven. Donna and Doreen have been consistently warm and enthusiastic supporters of the chimpanzees since the year they arrived at CSNW. In particular, they’re two of Foxie’s biggest fans! Thanks, Donna and Doreen. Happy birthday from…
Read MoreFoxie doing nothing much
We often post videos of the chimpanzees playing, grooming, foraging, or engaged in some other activity. But I think it’s sometimes the quieter moments when not much is happening that are my favorite moments of the day (like Burrito chewing gum). These moments don’t often make it to the blog, I suppose because we don’t…
Read MoreEnriching Jamie
Recently I was looking back at some old blog posts written by Diana and J.B. before the chimpanzees arrived in Washington. In this post, Diana describes Jamie after meeting her for the first time during a visit to the laboratory. It struck me how accurate Diana’s first impressions turned out to be. Five years later,…
Read MoreHappy birthday, Lynn Williamson!
Frank Williamson has sponsored today for Lynn’s birthday, with this message: “Dear Lynnie, happy birthday and great work with the chimps and all the other animal causes you take so seriously! Your family loves you!” Lynn has been a volunteer in the chimp house for a few years now, and she is consistently lovely to…
Read MoreMaking some noise
Chimpanzees are quiet most of the time. In fact, as I write this it’s completely silent in the playroom. In times of excitement, though, chimps can be quite vocal. The Cle Elum Seven often pant hoot in anticipation of mealtime, or right after they’ve been given access to an area that had been closed off. …
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