Celebrating LORETTA’s 16th birthday!
It’s September 28th, which means it’s officially Loretta’s sweet 16th birthday! In celebration of today, we can’t wait to share some fun facts about this special chimp.
Loretta is a young female chimp living in Harmony villa. She’s easy to identify thanks to her heart-shaped facial markings and big, distinctive ears. She’s friendly, playful, and has grown a lot in confidence over the past year. She can also make a unique sound! By filling her mouth with air and slowly letting it out, Loretta makes a noise that sounds like an elephant. She doesn’t do it often, which might make it even more surprising to hear!
According to her caregivers, she continues to enjoy playing with both chimps and humans. She loves playing chase and participating in positive reinforcement training. If they’re working with another chimp, Loretta lets them know she’s there by kicking the mesh to get their attention!
Loretta loves most stuffed animals, but especially those modeled after primates or with long limbs! Caregivers have seen her and Sarah sharing these toys and taking them from each other. Her favorite toy right now is a mini pineapple, which she enjoys putting on her toe and wiggling. She also enjoys drinks from the water hose!
Loretta is such a special chimp, and we hope you’ll help us wish her a happy 16th birthday! If you’d like to send her a birthday gift, please consider a new stuffed animal from our Amazon Wishlist!
Loretta is also one of the featured chimps you can sponsor monthly or annually here at Project Chimps! By sponsoring Loretta, you can support her continued care and get exclusive updates about her recent adventures in sanctuary.
Happy birthday, Loretta! We hope your sweet 16th birthday is as wonderful as you are!