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2 days ago

Even though the chimps at Chimp Haven have lots of room to roam and climb, sometimes they need some extra motivation to get moving (we can totally relate).

In honor of #NationalTrainYourBrainDay we're bringing you the first of a series of updates from our "personal trainers" on staff, who are using positive reinforcement training to help the chimps maintain a healthy weight.

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Training Tales: Working Out with Cocoa Puff

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Chimp Haven retirees are trained, using positive reinforcement, to participate in their own veterinary care and individualized wellbeing plans. Chimps can be trained to show care staff a scratch on th...

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And how did I miss the Tinkerbell vs. Windchime storry? That's hysterical; reminds me of my grandmother, who 'did not suffer fools gladly.'

Hannah Jones is a great Personal Trainer!

A video is **much better** than blog(:

Can you come help me with my motivation to exercise, please?

You seriously have the best job ever!

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Arden is by far the cleverest of the youngsters in her group. She doesn’t act without making careful observations, and is always aware of where other chimps are, especially those who are high-ranking. Staff have seen Arden, during a food toss, hide fruit under her feet or behind her back, waiting until no one is looking at her before she eats it. She also knows exactly where to go so that she’s not in danger of being chased by anyone while she enjoys her banana. Sounds pretty smart to us. 🍌 ... See MoreSee Less

Arden is by far the cleverest of the youngsters in her group. She doesn’t act without making careful observations, and is always aware of where other chimps are, especially those who are high-ranking. Staff have seen Arden, during a food toss, hide fruit under her feet or behind her back, waiting until no one is looking at her before she eats it. She also knows exactly where to go so that she’s not in danger of being chased by anyone while she enjoys her banana. Sounds pretty smart to us. 🍌

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Bless her heart!!!!

Cutie pie!

Can I move in

Arden Robert Arden!

ARDEN!!!! xo Clever girl!

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4 days ago

Phyllis is our very first staff-selected Chimp of the Month!

To celebrate our wonderful retirees and all they do, care staff has created a Chimp of the Month program (think Employee of the Month, but with chimps doing awesome chimp things).

Fifty-two-year-old Phyllis is our first honoree! She came to Chimp Haven in 2013, and she’s known as a caring nurturer with a gentle disposition.

Caregiver Awbrea nominated Phyllis for Chimp of the Month, and shared the following sweet story in her nomination:

“Phyllis is the most caring chimp at Chimp Haven and is always concerned with what her groupmates are doing. She often helps fellow chimps “shift” outdoors when bedrooms are being cleaned with a little nudge and ensures that her group always stays together.

“Recently Queenie L. had to undergo sedation for a physical exam and had to stay away from group for a night to recover. We asked Phyllis to leave her group and stay with Queenie overnight. Although Phyllis was apprehensive at first, she quickly moved to her new location and marched outside, seemingly on a mission, and hugged Queenie.

“Phyllis’s love and compassion for her friends is why I think she should be Chimp of the Month.”

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Phyllis is our very first staff-selected Chimp of the Month!

To celebrate our wonderful retirees and all they do, care staff has created a Chimp of the Month program (think Employee of the Month, but with chimps doing awesome chimp things).

Fifty-two-year-old Phyllis is our first honoree! She came to Chimp Haven in 2013, and she’s known as a caring nurturer with a gentle disposition.

Caregiver Awbrea nominated Phyllis for Chimp of the Month, and shared the following sweet story in her nomination:

“Phyllis is the most caring chimp at Chimp Haven and is always concerned with what her groupmates are doing. She often helps fellow chimps “shift” outdoors when bedrooms are being cleaned with a little nudge and ensures that her group always stays together.

“Recently Queenie L. had to undergo sedation for a physical exam and had to stay away from group for a night to recover. We asked Phyllis to leave her group and stay with Queenie overnight. Although Phyllis was apprehensive at first, she quickly moved to her new location and marched outside, seemingly on a mission, and hugged Queenie.

“Phyllis’s love and compassion for her friends is why I think she should be Chimp of the Month.”

Congrats to Phyllis, and thank you to Awbrea for highlighting this special girl!

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You bet your bingo money I'm chimp of the month.

What a sweetheart!

Love you, Phyllis💖

Way to go Phyllis! You are such a good lady!

She is more human thank some so called humans .

Katelyn Moore Toms

Wow, what a good person!

What a neat thing chimp of the month

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4 days ago

Everyone on staff has a favorite chimp who's stolen their hearts, and they love to sing their praises! Meet Bo, Caregiver Jordan's favorite boy.

“My favorite chimp is Bo. I think he’s so handsome and he has the most soulful eyes. He has some boisterous displays and can come across a little rough-around-the-edges, but I was determined to win his favor, so I spent a lot of time playing with him and found out that he really loves to bounce – that’s his favorite form of play. We bounce every morning when I come in. I knew I’d won him over when he presented his “buns” for me to groom one day! I’ll never forget it. That’s a big deal in the chimp world!” ... See MoreSee Less

Everyone on staff has a favorite chimp whos stolen their hearts, and they love to sing their praises! Meet Bo, Caregiver Jordans favorite boy.

“My favorite chimp is Bo. I think he’s so handsome and he has the most soulful eyes. He has some boisterous displays and can come across a little rough-around-the-edges, but I was determined to win his favor, so I spent a lot of time playing with him and found out that he really loves to bounce – that’s his favorite form of play. We bounce every morning when I come in. I knew I’d won him over when he presented his “buns” for me to groom one day! I’ll never forget it. That’s a big deal in the chimp world!”

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That's great!! Cute, funny story😃

Love the bounce! Love the photo Bo!

I know handsome guy when I see one

I love his face ! You are right - he does have soulful eyes. They are so beautiful and enchanting 🙂 <3

💕💕💕💕💕🤣🤣🤣🤣💕💕💕

Handsome dude ! Beautiful eyes !

Love his eyes, too. Very expressi e and you can see his soul.

I see his soul through his brown eyes, I see why he is your favorite.

What a handsome boy!

Look at his beautiful face, his eyes hold so much wisdom. And bigger fools look on! X

Bet you two have lots of fun together.

Brad Cleggett

Brad Cleggett

Precious, baby! God bless you, for taking care of Bo.

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6 days ago

Today on the blog, we're talking chimp "babies"...but not the ones you think. Take a look at the fascinating world of chimp attachment items. ... See MoreSee Less

Chimp ‘babies’: A look behind the sanctuary’s most fascinating attachment items

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Chimp ‘babies’: A look behind the sanctuary’s most fascinating attachment items September 17, 2018Chimp BlogChimp Haven

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What a lovely, informative post.

thanks for such a fascinating post

Love this topic

Tamara A Tate - i didn’t know this place existed!! Must go and hug them all!! 🐵❤️

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