by Melanie Parker | Oct 7, 2016 | Food & Enrichment, Volunteers
Within the sanctuary’s volunteer program, we have a unique category of supporters who help the primates from afar by making enrichment and fun recipes from their very own homes and then delivering those items to the sanctuary. These Off-Site Volunteers are a...
by Laura Clifford | Sep 17, 2016 | Food & Enrichment, The Chimps, The Monkeys
If you follow us on Facebook, or keep up with our blogs, you have probably noticed that we use the term “enrichment” regularly. But what exactly are we talking about when we mention enrichment or request enrichment items for the primate residents? Enrichment...
by Becca Banks | Jul 31, 2016 | Ciera, Food & Enrichment, Jake, Junior, Maddie, Martina, Noelle, Rainey, Rodney, The Chimps, The Monkeys, Toby, Tonya, Zulu
The weather here in Nicholasville, KY has been scorching this summer! The primates love to cool off with tasty frozen treats, like homemade juice pops or frozen grapes, but their favorite way to beat the heat is with a pool party! Inside each monkey enclosure are...
by Laura Clifford | Jul 2, 2016 | Food & Enrichment, The Chimps, The Monkeys
One of the things we do everyday is prepare lunch and dinner for our chimps and monkeys. Each recipe we use follows specific nutritional guidelines, and they are always packed full of fresh fruits and veggies. We prepare these recipes in the mornings and portion them...
by Laura Clifford | Apr 19, 2016 | Food & Enrichment, The Chimps, The Monkeys
One of the most important things we do for our residents is provide them with new and interesting enrichment. Enrichment can be anything from new or unusual scents, to food, toys, and games. Recently the chimps and monkeys have been enjoying some new scent enrichment....
by Eileen Dunnington Dallaire | Apr 15, 2016 | Bubbles, Carlos, Ciera, Donald, Food & Enrichment, Jenny, Luke, Maggie, Mandy, Martina, Noelle, Non-Primate Residents, Pozna, Rainey, Rodney, The Chimps, The Monkeys, Victoria, Zulu
The chimps are kissing winter goodbye and embracing sun-filled days spent lounging, grooming and playing in their massive outdoor enclosure. What better way to ring in springtime festivities than by throwing the first outdoor chimp party of the season? Our outstanding...
