The Waning Days of Summer

By J.B. | September 15, 2017 |

We’ve reached the time of year where the days are still warm but the mornings are cold enough to remind you that summer’s days are numbered. When I arrived at the chimp house this morning I had trouble finding Negra. After calling her name a few times, she poked her head out of this mountain…

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A Breath of Fresh Air

By J.B. | September 8, 2017 |

Last night a new weather pattern rolled in and we were all able to breathe a sigh of relief. The thick smoke that we have been living under for over a week has finally lifted, at least temporarily. The cooler temperatures and higher humidity should help the firefighters continue their containment efforts on the nearby…

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Siesta

By J.B. | September 1, 2017 |

Foxie and one of her many beloved trolls enjoy a break from the summer heat: Save

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Snake!!!

By J.B. | August 18, 2017 |

The chimps follow one simple rule: ALL SNAKES, NO MATTER HOW SMALL, POSE AN EXISTENTIAL THREAT AND MUST BE REMOVED BY ANY AND ALL MEANS AVAILABLE. Sometimes this means enlisting the help of their caregivers. (In case you are wondering, the sanctuary is surrounded by 1,500 feet of rattlesnake barrier, but smaller, less harmful snakes…

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Ask Jamie

By J.B. | August 11, 2017 |

Our resident expert shares her thoughts on keeping primates as pets:

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Reconciliation

By J.B. | July 21, 2017 |

The Cle Elum Seven fight a lot. You probably don’t get that sense from reading this blog. It’s not a conscious decision of ours to downplay their aggressiveness, but I do worry sometimes that our inclination to share mostly cute, funny, and uplifting stories leads us to unintentionally misrepresent the nature of chimpanzees. Foxie: Don’t…

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Drag Race

By J.B. | June 30, 2017 |

Whenever we drive the Gator (our farm utility vehicle), Jamie excitedly challenges us to a drag race. Exercise, enrichment, and a nice little rest for the staff!

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