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The public is getting its first full ous of such a successful introduc­
view of orangutans and w hite­ tion of mixed species.”
cheeked gibbons exploring their new
The naturalistic exhibit places
home in the Oregon Zoo’s Red Ape visitors in the context of the fragile
Reserve exhibit.
Southeast Asian habitats that are
“To see 50-year-old Inji and her home to the two species. Visitors
grandson Kutai constantly explor­ have unprecedented opportunities
ing their surroundings is a thrill,” to observe orangutans, indoors and
said Dave Thomas, the zoo’s senior outdoors, exhibiting natural behav­
primate keeper. “And to watch the iors as they literally climb and swing
two gibbons, Phyllis and Duffy, over visitors’ heads and come nose-
swing through the air just adds to to-nose with them at glass viewing
the excitement. I know I speak for windows. It also provides visitors
many here at the zoo in saying that opportunities to actively learn about
it is a joy to have these animals orangutan conservation.
outdoors in such an enriching envi­
A massive log tunnel, nearly 60
ronment. I’m confident the public feet long and 8 feet wide, cuts di­
will feel the same.”
rectly through the exhibit’s outdoor
According to Thomas, primate animal area. Orangutans and gib­
staff could not be more pleased at bons are able to climb freely around
how well the orangutans and gib­ the log while visitors watch safely
bons are interacting with their new from inside.
exhibit as well as with each other.
Another highlight of the outdoor
Keepers have been amazed by how space is the signature “enrichment
quickly and smoothly the animals tree.” Designed to resemble a mas­
have adjusted to their new surround­ sive buttress tree overtaken by a
ings.
strangler fig, this feature is intended
“The fact that they are all utiliz­ to keep the animals alert, engaged
ing the climbing structures of ropes, and mentally challenged in their new
sway poles and logs is exciting in home.
itself,” Thomas said. “What is even
The zoo is a service of Metro and
more thrilling is that the orangs and is dedicated to its mission of inspir­
gibbons are getting along as room­ ing the community to create a better
mates. Many zoos would be envi­ future for wildlife.