If anyone liked to go shopping without looking at their credit card, it was Michael JacksonThe King of Pop could go to an antique store, a toy store, or even a pet store and ask for the most extravagant thing.
We are talking to you about Bubbles the Michael Jackson chimpanzee. Bubbles was born in 1983 in a biomedical laboratory and was separated from his mother at a young age. He was subsequently handed over to a Hollywood trainer before being adopted by Michael Jackson. At that stage of his life, the chimpanzee was part of television shows, movies and music videos.
The Pop Star Chimpanzee
In 1987, Bubbles accompanied the King of Pop during the Bad Boys world tour and appeared in the video for the single Liberian Girl. During that tour she shared a cup of tea with Yasushi Oshima, then mayor of Osaka, Japan, a famous moment of her life with Jackson. Bon Jovi also told an anecdote on Jimmy Kimmel Live!: “We invited Michael Jackson to a party during the Slippery When Wet tour, but he didn’t come. He sent Bubbles instead. That was tremendous. “Bubbles came down and wreaked havoc, jumping on the bed and putting on a show.”
The musician explained that the hotel management threatened to kick them out, but that the chimpanzee had fun “like a rock star“It’s never a good idea to have animals like that in a house. And even less so to use them for work. But at least now we know that Bubbles has the life she deserves.”
A dream retirement
When Bubbles grew up, his size and strength made it difficult for him to continue living near people. So, In 2003, the Thriller singer decided to send him back to his trainer’s animal sanctuary., in California. Two years later, the chimpanzee was transferred to the Center for Great Apes in Floridawhere he has lived since then.
Who was once a famous mascot of Michael Jackson, now He leads a quiet, active life like “a normal chimpanzee” at the sanctuary., who takes care of him at 41 years of age. The primate, housed at the Center for Great Apes in Wauchula, lives in a shelter where he enjoys calm, companionship with his peers, and where he is also encouraged to pursue such unique hobbies as painting.
Bubbles has a lot of freedom in his new home. He can explore tunnels, build nests under trees, take daily naps, and occasionally paint on canvases. The latter activity seems to be one of his favorites. Ragan notes that Bubbles often gives his artwork to the keepers, who are delighted to receive it. He is also described as a social chimpanzee who interacts well with visitors and other animals, including his fellow primates: Oopsie, Boma, Ripley, Kodua, and Stryker. As such, “Michael Jackson would be happy to see his pet live a good old age,” Ragan indicated.
Bubbles receives constant veterinary care from staff at the shelter, and currently weighs 180 pounds (83 kilos) according to the tabloid. With a life expectancy of between 50 and 60 years in captivity, everything indicates that she lives in excellent health. “He shows no signs of having been mistreated”, specified the source. As a curious fact, even though the sanctuary plays Michael Jackson music and videos, Bubbles does not show a special or unique preference for his former owner’s songs.
