Tag: orangutans

Orangutans are thinkers and problem solvers. They are known to sit and think and don’t act right away. While the other great ape species like gorillas are usually found in groups, orangutans tend to be more solitary. Henry sometimes hangs out with the white-handed gibbons but for the most part, he prefers to be alone. Orangutans are highly intelligent and are able to fashion tools, solve puzzles, and operate computers. Because they are so smart, it’s important for his care team to provide plenty of enrichment to their lives.

It’s been almost 5 years since fabulous Big Boy Beni came to our centre! Here’s a look back at some of his most heartwarming moments.

Prior to being released to the wild, orangutans will spend time on one of our pre-release islands. Check out what skills the orangutans must have to graduate from the islands and be released!

The Oregon Zoo today said goodbye to its oldest resident, Sumatran orangutan Inji, who at 61 years old was thought to be the oldest orangutan in the world.

Big Boy Beni is here today because of the attentive and compassionate care he received from his dedicated caregivers. But just like our mothers, they know they’ll soon have to let Beni go when he is eventually transferred to a forested pre-release island. The time is now to see what «Beni’s Team» has to say about what it’s like to take care our beloved Beni boy.