Flora's Update

Your bestie Flora is doing well this fall! The sanctuary has been buzzing with seasonal fun as the weather cools, from pumpkins and trick-or-treat bags to fresh fall forage and produce.

Flora is still supermom, and as her daughter, Valentina Rose, moves through her teenage years, Flora doesn’t seem to mind her growing independence. The two usually stick together, especially at night, but lately Val has been going on some late-night adventures and finding new places to sleep in the forest. When the weather turns chilly, though, she’s always back, snuggled up with Mom in their cozy nest. A girl is never too cool for her mom when she needs a snuggle.

Flora usually hangs back from the action, but we’ve seen her confidence grow at mealtimes and during enrichment. She loves napping by the moat and getting some much-needed rest from the energy of her large group.

Because of you, Flora is living the chimp life to the fullest. As we head into the holiday season, we’re so grateful you’re in her corner. Thank you for being her best friend!