Posts by Sabrina
Helping a Friend Out
Sometimes Foxie doesn’t have the patience to work on some of the more complex enrichment on her own.. so today she gets a little help!
Read MoreRayne’s Exam: The Prequel
You all saw in J.B’s blog recently that Rayne had a physical exam last week and he shared with you what goes into making such a thing possible with a chimpanzee but there is another aspect of the exam that I’m going to share today. And that is getting one individual separated from their group…
Read MoreSpring Fashion with Honey B
As everyone knows already, Honey B had another trip to the clinic recently for the lingering injury to her left hand. At the end of the visit Dr Jeffrey Friedrich was kind enough to leave a gift for Honey, a “surgeon bag”, check it out in today’s video!
Read More‘Tis the Season..
It has warmed up enough here that the snow has mostly melted, the temperature is comfortable and the sun is out which can mean only one thing.. it’s time for lunch forages to resume on Young’s Hill!
Read MoreA Break from the Cold
Today the snow has finally melted enough for some the chimpanzee’s to get outside and enjoy a little jaunt around Young’s hill, although the ground was a little soft for Burrito’s liking.
Read MoreTerry: The Nicest Man in the World
I think the title and photos speak for themselves in today’s blog.
Read MoreA Week at CSNW
It’s been a busy week in the chimp house here preparing for Valentines Day tomorrow but not so busy that we didn’t have time to collect an assortment of videos to share with all of you!
Read MoreQuiet Bonds of Friendship
If you think of chimp friendships like high school cliques – some are obvious showstoppers, while others fly under the radar. Mave and Dora? They’re the best friends everyone knows about. Missy and Annie? They’re obviously BFFs who can’t get enough of each other. But there’s this quieter duo that’s my personal favorite to watch:…
Read MoreHappy 35th Birthday, Rayne!
Today we celebrated a special milestone – Rayne’s 35th birthday! Taking advantage of the perfect weather (cloudless skies and mild temperatures), we turned lunch into an forage out on the Bray. The birthday girl and her friends enjoyed warm soup made by caregiver Ellen and some extra-special smoothies while basking in the winter sunshine. Anyone…
Read MoreThe One with Foxie
Nestled in her greenhouse, Foxie and her baby doll are sharing a quiet moment with us today. Just us, the warm air (from the heater), and the gentle rustle of leaves – sometimes the simplest moments are the sweetest, so enjoy this moment of zen
Read MorePartners in Play
Today’s blog video features some fun scenes from Cy’s side of the building. In the first clip, you’ll see Lucky, Rayne, and Terry enjoying a gentle game of chase that ends with playful tickling. The second clip shows Gordo and Honey B grooming and playing in their room, which we filled with paper as an…
Read MoreNew Boot Goofin’
While the bipeds were keeping very busy around the chimp house today with enclosure cleaning and meetings, Jamie remained perfectly unbothered by all the commotion. In true Jamie fashion, she spent her morning meticulously crafting the perfect nest, arranging it just so for her daily reading session. But the real highlight came later when caregiver…
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