Best way to get orangutans to climb

[tigris115]

Important is also how complex and interesting is the climbing structure. For example, introduce thinner ropes, hoses or artificial lianas in addition to thick beams.

Also, apes seem to dislike strong sun and like shade.

It is best if zoos check publications how wild orangutans actually move on trees, and make climbing structures which allow the same types of movements.

Several zoos made swaying poles, which mimic how orangutans sway trees forward and backward to move between them. Orangutans apparently like them very much.

Besides Melbourne, what other zoos have had success with sway poles?

 

[Tapirus Lar]

The floor of fort Wayne children's zoo's orangutan exhibit is covered in water. Meaning that they can't descend to the ground.

Photo by @pachyderm pro

 

[Nate]

Feeding them up high is the best bet.