Christmas Celebrated with the Chimps in Florida

Fact Christmas Celebrated with the Chimps in Florida

Lion Country Safari celebrated the annual Christmas with the Chimps on Thursday, December 20, 2012 beginning at 10:30am. For over 20 years, Santa Claus has visited man's closest relative at Lion Country Safari's Chimp Islands, bearing wrapped gifts for the chimps. “It is a special celebration about the chimpanzees and the people that work with them every day”, said Terry Wolf, Wildlife Director. “It is a lot of fun. We pack a lot of presents with clothes, popcorn, candy, pudding, yogurt and special treats they don't get every day”. (Photo by Bruce R. Bennett/The Palm Beach Post)

Santa waves to a crowd of onlookers at Lion Country Safari's annual Christmas with the Chimps on Thursday, December 20, 2012. For over 20 years, Santa Claus has visited man's closest relative at Lion Country Safari's Chimp Islands, bearing wrapped gifts for the chimps. "Seeing the chimps react to the presents is the best part," said Santa (Andrew Halloran of Delray Beach). "They get real excited." (Bruce R. Bennett/The Palm Beach Post)

A chimp collects a wrapped gift during Lion Country Safari's annual Christmas with the Chimps on Thursday, December 20, 2012. For over 20 years, Santa Claus has visited man's closest relative at Lion Country Safari's Chimp Islands, bearing wrapped gifts for the chimps. (Bruce R. Bennett/The Palm Beach Post)

Lion Country Safari celebrated the annual Christmas with the Chimps on Thursday, December 20, 2012 beginning at 10:30am. For over 20 years, Santa Claus has visited man's closest relative at Lion Country Safari's Chimp Islands, bearing wrapped gifts for the chimps. "It is a special celebration about the chimpanzees and the people that work with them every day," said Terry Wolf, Wildlife Director. "It is a lot of fun. We pack a lot of presents with clothes, popcorn, candy, pudding, yogurt and special treats they don't get every day." (Photo by Bruce R. Bennett/The Palm Beach Post)

A chimp sips a bottled beverage during Lion Country Safari's annual Christmas with the Chimps on Thursday, December 20, 2012. For over 20 years, Santa Claus has visited man's closest relative at Lion Country Safari's Chimp Islands, bearing wrapped gifts for the chimps. (Bruce R. Bennett/The Palm Beach Post)

A chimp surveys a tabletop full of treats during Lion Country Safari's annual Christmas with the Chimps on Thursday, December 20, 2012. "It is a special celebration about the chimpanzees and the people that work with them every day," said Terry Wolf, Wildlife Director. "It is a lot of fun. We pack a lot of presents with clothes, popcorn, candy, pudding, yogurt and special treats they don't get every day." (Bruce R. Bennett/The Palm Beach Post)

Three chimps eagerly await Santa and a helper as they distribut gifts during Lion Country Safari's annual Christmas with the Chimps Thursday, December 20, 2012. For over 20 years, Santa Claus has visited man's closest relative at Lion Country Safari's Chimp Islands, bearing wrapped gifts for the chimps. "We have 19 chimps," aid Public Relations and Marketing Director Jennifer Berthiaume. "The chimps will get presents now through Christmas day. For the lions we wrap bones in Christmas paper and boxes. The giraffe gets fruit ornaments on trees." (Bruce R. Bennett/The Palm Beach Post)

A chimp enjoys a treat during Lion Country Safari's annual Christmas with the Chimps on Thursday, December 20, 2012. "It is a special celebration about the chimpanzees and the people that work with them every day," said Terry Wolf, Wildlife Director. "It is a lot of fun. We pack a lot of presents with clothes, popcorn, candy, pudding, yogurt and special treats they don't get every day." (Bruce R. Bennett/The Palm Beach Post)

A chimp motions for Santa to deliver his gift during Lion Country Safari's annual Christmas with the Chimps on Thursday, December 20, 2012. (Bruce R. Bennett/The Palm Beach Post)

Chimps enjoy their gifts during Lion Country Safari's annual Christmas with the Chimps on Thursday, December 20, 2012. "It is a special celebration about the chimpanzees and the people that work with them every day," said Terry Wolf, Wildlife Director. "It is a lot of fun. We pack a lot of presents with clothes, popcorn, candy, pudding, yogurt and special treats they don't get every day." (Bruce R. Bennett/The Palm Beach Post)

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