Dec 5, 2023 - News
Columbus Zoo announces birth of first baby orangutan in 60 years
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A baby orangutan, now 1 week old, nestles against her mother. Photos: Courtesy of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is celebrating the birth of a female Bornean orangutan, its first in over 60 years.
Why it matters: The tree-dwelling species, native to Southeast Asia, is critically endangered.
😍 Plus: She's adorable.
Details: The still-unnamed baby was born Nov. 28 to first-time mother Khali, 17, and both are doing well.
- The father is 30-year-old Sulango, who sired two surviving male offspring at Zoo Atlanta before coming to Columbus.
Of note: The orangutan habitat's indoor viewing area is currently closed to guests while the newly expanded family continues to bond.
