Celebrating KRYSTAL’s 15th birthday!
It’s always an exciting day when we celebrate a milestone birthday, and that’s especially true today! Today, Krystal is turning 15 years old, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
As one of the youngest chimpanzees in Dorothy Jo and Tilly villa, Krystal is a very dynamic chimp! She’s energetic, social, and is a high-ranking female known as the “princess” of her group. She earned this title due to her habit of sleeping in well past when the other chimps have gotten up.
Because Krystal is higher up in the chimp hierarchy, she can afford to wait at mealtimes. Since she isn’t worried about someone taking her food, she often sleeps in while the others take their morning chow. Sometimes she’ll go so far as to cover her head with her blanket and keep snoozing until she’s finally ready for breakfast. According to her caregivers, this can sometimes be hours after everyone else has eaten!
Aside from using her status to sleep in, Krystal also seems to enjoy keeping things interesting! She uses her high-ranking male friends to create drama by barking at other females even if they did no wrong. Her male friends are often ready to jump to her defense.
Despite any drama she may start, Krystal is also quick to ask for reassurance, especially from her friend Sophia. They’re very close and spend a lot of time together, often embracing in the afternoon before dinner service.
Today on September 29th, we hope you’ll help wish Krystal a happy 15th birthday! If you’d like to send her a birthday gift, please consider blankets or nesting materials from our Amazon Wishlist. Whether you send a gift or make a donation in her honor, thank you so much for supporting her care!
Princess Krystal, we’re honored to be at your service! Happy 15th birthday, and here’s to another year of sweet dreams in sanctuary!