the snow days continue
If you’re in Washington State or have heard the national weather news, you know that there’s been no shortage of snow this week! We probably have about 16-18 inches on the ground now with more...
View ArticleWhat is natural?
If you’ve been following our blog for a while, you know that we strive to post photos and videos of the chimps’ daily lives – everyday. We made a decision even before the Cle Elum Seven chimpanzees...
View ArticleTwas the Day Before…
The chimpanzees are currently busy snacking on a giant tub full of snow in the greenhouse. Burrito: Foxie: Meanwhile, volunteer caregivers Denice and Seana are busy preparing today’s lunch plus...
View ArticleYawning
It’s been a very quiet day here at the sanctuary. Lots of napping and grooming, with the occasional break to go outside and get snow. Negra is a pro at napping. She tried to groom with Missy for a...
View ArticleFirst snow
It’s been a pretty mild fall / beginning of winter, and we finally got our first snowfall at the sanctuary overnight. It was just a dusting, but Missy was VERY eager to get outside for a taste. Jamie...
View ArticleFoxie’s new love
It’s a winter wonderland at the sanctuary today: But Foxie is keeping Dora warm inside: Foxie has not left her new Dora the Explorer doll alone since she got it yesterday as part of the Valentine’s...
View ArticlePermission
The last couple of days we’ve been experiencing some extra snow fall, which means the chimps get to snack on some fresh snow, which they love! Elizabeth and I filled up the chimps’ sandbox with snow...
View ArticleJamie’s Winter Distraction
This morning, as usual and despite the cold temps, Jamie was eager to take a walk. I got a boot and proceeded to walk up the hill to meet her (me on the other side of the fence, of course). At first I...
View ArticleLet it Snow (just this one time, then we’re ready for spring)
We haven’t really had much snow here in Central Washington this winter. This is sort of a mixed blessing for the chimps. On the one hand, the lack of snow allows them to spend more time outside during...
View ArticleThe inevitable march of time
The summers at the sanctuary begin with the grass and plants an almost unnatural neon green. The plant life boastfully emerges from the earth looking impossibly fresh. The photos we take during this...
View ArticleWinter Beauty
We’ve had our first real snowstorm this week. Here are some scenery shots: The bench outside of the greenhouse, used for observing the chimpanzees during summer months when the greenhouse panels are...
View ArticleLots of enrichment to choose from
Here at the sanctuary, mother nature seems to be making up for the lack of snow the past few years with an abundance over the past few days. This seasonal abundance provides great enrichment for the...
View ArticleMore winter treats
Winter is in full swing here at the sanctuary. And by full swing, I mean there is easily over a foot of snow on the ground, icicles are hanging from the roof and the snow continues to fall as I sit...
View ArticleThe Winter’s Calm for One Chimpanzee
I think that of all of the seven chimpanzees at the sanctuary, Annie could be described as most like a poet. She can frequently be seen in serene moments by herself, seemingly lost in thought. Today,...
View ArticleExpect the unexpected
I’ve come to expect certain behaviors from each of the chimpanzees as I’ve gotten to know them throughout the years. For instance, if I see a chimp running, I would expect it to be Missy. She’s the one...
View ArticleBold Adventurers
Jody, ever the forager, harvested some big handfuls of snow this morning: This is determination: Meanwhile, Jamie was passing Missy on a structure: It looks like they are hatching some sort of...
View ArticleYear One
Today marks the eighth anniversary of the arrival of the Cle Elum Seven chimpanzees–Annie, Burrito, Foxie, Jamie, Jody, Missy, and Negra–to Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest and a celebration of Negra’s...
View ArticleThat Time Of The Year, Again
It’s here, it’s here! The snow has arrived! And the chimps know what to do when it starts getting cold and the snow has fallen. Last Monday, I watched both Missy and Annie (and took the following...
View ArticleMore snow adventures & thanks to volunteers!
Annie is continuing to show her newfound adventurous nature. The other chimpanzees (well, most of them) were inspired to follow her out into the snowy expanse of Young’s Hill this afternoon. The pair...
View ArticleJamie’s Mission Today
If you are new to the blog, Jamie is our master tool user here at Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest. When she has something on her mind, she tends to find just the tool to get the job done. Sometimes she...
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