Our beloved Siamang Xhabu, who suffered a stroke back in July 2023, has found his voice today and started to sing with his family for the first time in over a year.❣️
We are so proud of this boy. Just look at him ❤️
#strokesurvivor
#isleofwight
#gibbon
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It has been an emotional day and although this is a tough post for us to write, we feel it is important to update you as our family of supporters, about one of our most special residents, Xhabu.
Sadly this morning Xhabu showed symptoms consistent with having a stroke (Part 1/2)
Here is our little man resting 💤❤️ (turn your volume up to hear his little snores🥺)
In the last 24-48 hr period Xhabu has become stronger & we now believe he is resilient enough to be sedated for some much needed tests. Our Vets alongside our animal care team… (1/3)
Good morning from our little superhero, Xhabu ❤️
Here he is carrying out his morning physio to encourage mobility in his left arm. We are so proud of Xhabu & how well he is doing. After suffering a stroke, Xhabu has gone from having very little movement (1/2)
#gibbon
#physio
Here’s our lovely old boy enjoying his greens 🥬 As you can see Xhabu has regained a good appetite and he’s loving his lettuce this evening 🥰
The last 10 days have been tough for Xhabu & our Animal Care team, however his recovery continues in the right direction (part 1/3)
Xhabu, our courageous Siamang is still in recovery, but he is doing well & his appetite is still going strong.
Xhabu is currently in a specially adapted room, next to Bog, Bono & Kajan. Although they are separated, they can see each other & communicate through the wire🫶🏻 (1/4)
Tonight Xhabu remains in a stable condition & our amazing animal care team & vets are providing 24/7 care, monitoring our boy very closely. We will keep you all updated as soon as we know more 🙏🏻
Please pray for our gorgeous boy & send healing thoughts to our special Siamang ❤️
A banana that wasn’t intentionally meant for Xhabu… however who could say no to that face🥹😍
The way he eats it with the skin!🍌😂
#siamang
#sanctuary
#iow
Xhabu, our little Christmas Miracle 💫❤️
It’s been a long road to recovery & there’s still a way to go but our incredible team have been working wonders with Xhabu’s rehabilitation & we’re excited to announce he’s finally back with his buddies!🫶🏻 The best Christmas wish ever! ❤️🩹
Something to brighten up your day 🥺😍
Our boy Xhabu snacking on a juicy carrot… the crunching noises and eyes say it all 😋
Look at him at the end grabbing the phone to see the video of himself ❤️
#siamang
#sanctuary
#rehabilitation
Good morning from our superhero, Xhabu❤️
Xhabu is doing really well & getting stronger by the day. He’s mastered getting about with limited movement, adapting & using his left arm more & more. He’s been climbing higher & higher under supervision & we’re now able to (1/3)
Huge thanks for all the love, support & heartfelt messages we have received for Xhabu over the last 24 hrs.
He is still struggling to use the left side of his body. We were hoping for a CT scan to determine his condition & any hopeful next steps, however the Islands scanner…
Look who’s turning 21 tomorrow! 🎈🐵
Join us for celebrations at noon & help us spoil our beautiful Siamang with all his favourite treats! 🎉🎁🎈
Don’t you just love him sat in his basket waiting for all his party guests to arrive!! 😍
#birthdayboy
#gibbon
#party
#iow
#21stbday
A bedtime face that melts your heart ❤️
Xhabu suffered a stroke last July & after months of respite, care & recovery he has finally been reunited with his besties! 🫶🏻 A true love story that will melt your heart ❤️
#siamang
#strokesurvivor
#sanctuary
Xhabu has had the most wonderful birthday unwrapping gifts & eating cake with his best friends ❤️
Thanks for all the incredibly kind gifts, messages & cards! 🎁💌 He really is the most loved Siamang in the world!!
#xhabu
#siamang
#birthdayboy
#partytime
#sanctuary
#gibbon
Our special boy Xhabu❤️
Xhabu has continued to go from strength to strength & although we have seen clear improvements in Xhabu’s physicality, our amazing team have been working equally as hard to ensure Xhabu’s emotional & mental health is doing well too.
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“It’s my birthday soon!!”😮🥰
Our much loved Siamang is turning 27yrs on Saturday & you’re all invited! If you would like to send a little gift from Xhabu’s very own b’day wish list, he’d be one happy boy! Thank you so much💝
🎁Xhabu’s birthday wishlist:
🥳🎈We have a birthday gibbon in the house!! 🐵🥳
Happy 28th birthday to Muellers gibbon, Kajan!! Here’s our girl celebrating and showing off her vocals with her mum, Bono 🎶🎤 🥰
#gibbon
#birthdaygirl
Xhabu, swinging into the
#BankHolidayWeekend
!❤️
Our little hero has come on in leaps & bounds since his stroke in July last year. 10 months later & his rehabilitation is still going strong - it’s amazing to see him using ropes & enjoying all the apparatus in his home again!🫶🏻
The fabulous four waiting to welcome you!❤️
Learn about the rescued animals in our care & find out more about Xhabus stroke recovery - watch him reconcile special bonds with his gibbon pals - their love story will melt your heart🫶🏻
#gibbons
#primate
#iow
We’re sitting tight ready to ride out
#StormCiaran
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The sanctuary is closed today (2/11/23) to keep our guests safe & all our animals cosy & happy indoors. Apologies for any inconvenience caused & we hope to reopen again tomorrow.
#duvetday
#sanctuary
#closure
#IsleofWight
Xhabu ❤️
Rounding up our champs birthday weekend with fond memories from over the years. He certainly loves his food and sleep and sometimes he even does both together! We know how much you love him and this is for all of you, his friends 🫶🏻
#siamang
#gibbon
#sanctuary
Goodnight precious Peppino❤️
We’ve sadly said goodbye to our precious White-throated capuchin, Peppino. Words will never convey the beauty, personality & character of this gorgeous little soul. He impacted all who met him and was loved so dearly by all 🫶🏻
Birthday preparations are underway for Xhabu’s party at 12pm tomorrow & we’d love you to join us & celebrate our superstar turning 27yrs old!🎈
Thanks for all your amazing gifts! Xhabu is so loved & these presents will make his day!❤️
Xhabu’s Wishlist🎁
Rub-a-dub-dub, two gibbons in a tub! 😂
Bog and Kajan can often be found playing and sharing food from their tub... it’s like their little den!🫶🏻
Join us at half term to help celebrate International Gibbon Day (24th Oct) & some very special birthdays!🎈
Everyone needs a love like this❤️ Kajan adores Xhabu & since his stroke she’s taken on the role of mothering him. She is always looking out for her bestie & keeps him well groomed. Their friendship is so beautiful to watch & Xhabu’s loving all the attention🥹🫶🏻
#gibbon
#besties
📣Whoop Whoop!!🎶 Today is the start of our 2024 season & we’re excited to welcome you to our award-winning sanctuary!
Here’s Kajan kickstarting off our season & look who’s in the background… yes, it’s our beloved Xhabu 🥰❤️
#gibbons
#whoopwhoop
#iow
Bog the professional Xmas cookie taste taster!👩🍳🍪🫶🏻
These homemade festive cookies were made from soaked Tringo (special monkey biscuits) then flour, water, blueberries, raspberries & beetroot for coloured icing. Don’t they look delicious!!😍 Bog definitely approves🍪🎄😋
Happy 21st birthday Bog! 🎈Our birthday boy had such a lovely party!!🧁🎁 🥳
Thanks to all our visitors for making Bog’s birthday so special & thanks to our careers for spoiling Bog & his gibbon pals with cakes, treats & presents! Even Xhabu (Bog’s uncle) enjoyed the cakes! ❤️
Hello sunshine! 💛 Our little poser, Somer enjoying the morning rays!
Lar gibbons, Somer & Rasmaya will be singing from the rooftops and having fun in the sun - so swing by and join us for our last day of half term celebrations! We’d love to see you 🐵🫶🏻
#gibbon
#isleofwight
Our little Grivet lady, Pepper was acting a bit off today, so a carer tempted her with her favourite treat, banana! 🍌
The acting worked… as you can see she is absolutely fine & enjoyed every bite! Pepper’s such a clever little monkey & completely & utterly adorable too 💛
Wishing our beautiful Bono a very happy 39th birthday!🎈🥳
Our singing swinging Diva has had hit songs reaching over 7.5million views on Instagram!🎤
She has the most incredible voice & we hope she’ll be joining in the party sing-alongs at noon today 🎶
#gibbon
#birthdaygirl