Debbie

Photo 10

Many of our animals live past their prime like 43 year old Debbie,
the senior citizen of our chimps.

Our keepers have rapport with their animals but seldom touch them or go
into their space. We don't want our animals to become tame like pets. This
is especially important with baby animals because they must grow up relating
to their own species rather than humans. Some need to learn parenting skills for
their own off-spring.

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