Category Archives: Enrichment

Olive meets Tatu and Loulis

Posted on August 23, 2013 by

Written by Sandra Casti Olive is one brave cat. When we lived in NYC, she rode the subways, trains, and buses with me from time to time and never meowed. She even seemed to enjoy the cross country drive we … Continue reading →

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Chimpanzee Chess!

Posted on August 7, 2013 by

Written by Sandra Casti I learned how to play chess earlier this year, and have grown to really appreciate the strategic complexities of the game. As I created chess pieces out of cardboard in preparation for today’s advanced enrichment day, … Continue reading →

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Taking Care of Business (Or, Tatu is a good friend!)

Posted on July 23, 2013 by

When I went to greet the chimpanzees this morning they were both outside. Loulis was lying down on the cement steps but after a moment he bronx cheered to get my attention and initiated a rowdy game of chase. Then … Continue reading →

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Stay Inside the Lines

Posted on July 2, 2013 by

Tatu and I were drawing. I had a piece of pink construction paper that I drew several shapes on with different color crayons. I passed the paper to Tatu and signed YOU DRAW. Tatu took her crayon and quickly filled … Continue reading →

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Legends of the Hidden Temple

Posted on June 18, 2013 by

Written by Kaeley Sullins Those of you who grew up in the 90’s will appreciate our Legends of the Hidden Temple day! The prize you ask? A forage of nuts and dried fruit! Yum!

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Black Cape Day!

Posted on June 14, 2013 by

Written by Kaeley Sullins I was working on a batch of laundry when I came across some new enrichment….TWO black capes! I knew Tatu and Loulis would love them! I brought one out for Tatu to wear and wore the … Continue reading →

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FRUIT

Posted on June 12, 2013 by

Tatu was in an artist mood last month. She titled this piece FRUIT. To support the care of Tatu and Loulis you can purchase an art print at: http://www.friendsofwashoe.org/shop/art_prints.html

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