North American Orangutan Population

[ApeLadyNZ]

Bornean orangutans Kalim and Isim are the parents of a baby boy born in Los Angeles on October 10:

Los Angeles Zoo on Instagram: "BABY ALERT! The L.A. Zoo is excited to share the news that Bornean orangutans Kalim and Isim have welcomed a new baby boy! Born on Oct. 10, the infant and his mother, Kalim, have been bonding behind-the-scenes. Guests can now see Kalim, Isim, and their baby on exhibit at the Red Ape Rain Forest. #LAZoo #BorneanOrangutan #Orangutan : Animal Keeper Jennifer H."

Congratulations, Kalim and Isim on your beautiful new son! Isim is a former resident of Auckland Zoo here in NZ, and at last, the late Horst and sweet Indra have a grandchild!

@Zoofan15 - yes, Isim is a father at last!!!

 

[IndianRhino]

Bornean orangutan, “Mei”, at Cameron Park is pregnant and due with her third infant in January with sire, “KJ”.

Cameron Park Zoo on Instagram: "Peek-a-boo… we see you! Guess who’s expecting? Our beautiful orangutan Mei and proud dad KJ are thrilled to announce that they’re expecting a baby this January! To celebrate, we’re throwing a Baby Shower for Mei on Saturday, December 13, from 10 a.m. to noon here at Cameron Park Zoo — and you’re invited! Mom and Dad are registered at Target — check out their wish list here https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/orangutanbaby Mark your calendars and join us for this special celebration as we get ready to welcome the zoo’s newest little bundle of joy! "

 

[Robyn Graham]

ZooTampa at Lowry Park - Tampa, Florida - 3.6.0
0.1, Josie - April 3, 1985 - Louis x Rosie
1.0, Goyang - June 21, 1999 - Gimpy x Ember
0.1, Hadiah - September 12, 2005 - Rango x Josie
0.1, Topi - February 17, 2016 - Goyang x Hadiah
1.0 Sulu February 6th 2022

 

[Zoofan15]

Sumatran orangutan transfer:

Louisville Zoo welcomes 2 new orangutans for the first time in decades | whas11.com

Sumagu, a 38-year-old female orangutan, and her 7-year-old daughter, Kera, arrived to Louisville from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado -- a more than 1,100-mile journey.

Sumagu comes with a future breeding recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Orangutan Species Survival Plan (SSP).