Chimps and Dolls
Chimpanzees are powerful, intelligent, adaptable, and sometimes aggressive wild animals. They do not belong in people’s homes as pets. They do not belong on training compounds used for television...
View ArticleEvenings
Evenings are a special time at the sanctuary. With their bellies full, the chimps choose spots to settle in for the night. They make elaborate nests with the 70 fresh blankets we give out each day....
View ArticlePlayful mornings
The staff have a lot do to each morning before they are ready to serve the chimps their breakfast. What’s a chimp to do in the meantime?
View ArticleBack to a few older favorites
Many of you have probably already seen yesterday’s blog of Foxie with her new doll. Watching the video again, I’m reminded of a question I am often asked regarding how long Foxie carries the same doll...
View ArticleBalancing Act
I snapped a few photos of Foxie this morning as she strolled through Young’s Hill with Dora the Explorer on her back. In the wild, infants will cling to their mothers’ backs. Dora, on the other hand,...
View ArticleFoxie and Pinky’s Adventures
From the moment I walked into the chimp house this morning, Foxie had a companion – a bright, pink- haired troll doll, whom I named “Pinky”. I decided to follow Foxie and Pinky around throughout the...
View ArticleWhere Foxie goes, so goes her doll.
The photos below were taken last week when Foxie’s doll of the day was Dora the Explorer’s blonde friend. If you don’t know the history of Foxie and her dolls, learn all about it here. Since her...
View ArticleThe Perfect Photo
Foxie is off the charts lovable. Her affection for troll dolls is endearing. Her ability to get even the very serious Jamie to cut loose is admirable. Her willingness to step in and give a reassurance...
View ArticleSiesta
Foxie and one of her many beloved trolls enjoy a break from the summer heat: Save
View ArticleFifth Day of Thanks, Featuring Vicki Fagerlee & Foxie
Yesterday, J.B. took some photos of the chimpanzees enjoying their post-Thanksgiving morning romp on the hill. It was a beautiful morning yesterday and the chimpanzees wasted no time in taking...
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