From Apenheul

Apenheul is renowned for its specialized Orangutan Island, an enclosure designed to mimic the natural arboreal lifestyle of Bornean orangutans. The orangutans at Apenheul enjoy playing games. That is why there are special orangutan puzzles on the Apenheul’s orangutan island. The keepers hide tasty morsels inside. Then the orangutans have to poke the snacks out with a stick.

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Date: Jan 25

Sichuan Golden Monkeys

Sichuan golden monkeys, also known as golden snub-nosed monkeys, are a species native to the mountainous forests of central and southwestern China. They are highly adapted to their environment, living in temperate forests at high altitudes and spending most of their time in trees. Conservation efforts have helped some populations thrive, but the species faces threats from habitat loss. They have golden fur, a distinctive pale blue face, and a short, snub-nosed snout.

Thank you Bluebairy!
Date: Oct 12

Orangutan

A young orangutan.
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Date: August 10

Orangutans

Native to Malaysia and Indonesia, Orangutans are currently found only in the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra.

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Date: Sept 16

Philippine tarsier

The Philippine tarsier, as its name suggests, is endemic to the Philippine archipelago. It is one of the smallest primates. It is found in the southeastern part of the archipelago, particularly on the islands of Bohol, Samar and Leyte. The Philippine tarsier is a shy, nocturnal animal that leads a mostly hidden life. During the day, it sleeps in dark hollows close to the ground, near tree trunks and shrubs deep in the impenetrable bushes and forests.

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Date: July 29

Jolene

Jolene, a baby orangutan was born in April 2022 in Oregon Zoo. Her mother Kitra moved here in 2015 from Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, joining male orangutan Bob, the baby’s father, who had arrived from South Carolina’s Greenville Zoo the previous year. Kitra was a first-time mom. Orangutans are critically endangered, largely because of habitat loss driven by logging and the conversion of forests into oil palm plantations. Around 90% of the world’s palm oil is produced on the only two islands where orangutans live.

Many thanks Helen!
Date: June 30

Zoo Magdeburg

Ring-tailed lemur from Magdeburg Zoo, a zoo located in a park-like setting in the area of Neue Neustadt. The Zoo was founded in 1950, and covers 16 hectares. Up to 176 animal species can currently be marvelled at. Among them are many endangered species, such as the Siberian tiger and the black rhinoceros.

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DAte: June 15

Detroit Zoo

The Great Apes of Harambee is a 4-acre indoor/outdoor habitat home to chimpanzees and western lowland gorillas. The Detroit Zoo is home to a troop of 12 chimpanzees. Tai, who was born in May 2023, is the newest addition to the group. Other young chimps include Jane, born 2018, and Zane, born 2020.

Thank you Taylor!
Date: May 19

From Kölner Zoo

Two Bornean orangutans from Cologne Zoo. The great ape jungle house opened in 1985 as one of the first immersion exhibits in Europe. The enclosures mainly consist of swinging ropes, climbing bars, and various tropical plants to provide enrichment for the animals. Species housed include western lowland gorillas, orangutans, bonobos, pygmy marmosets, king colobus, and lion-tailed macaques.

From my visit to Cologne Zoo, May 2025
Date: May 10

Japanese Macaque

The Japanese macaque, also known as the snow monkey, is an endemic species to Japan. It is the world's northernmost non-human primate and is found on three of Japan's main islands: Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu. They inhabit various regions, including subtropical forests in the south and subarctic forests in mountainous areas in the north.

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Date: April 23

London Zoo

Opened in March 2007, Gorilla Kingdom consists of a moated island, home to a group of western lowland gorillas. The zoo currently holds seven gorillas: an adult male named Kiburi, two adult females named Mjukuu and Effie, a juvenile female named Alika, a juvenile male named Gernot, and 2 female infant named Juno and Venus.

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Date: April 1

Tennesee Aquarium

The Tennessee Aquarium is a non-profit public aquarium located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It opened in 1992 on the banks of the Tennessee River in downtown Chattanooga, with a major expansion added in 2005. Lemur Forest, home to ring-tailed and red-ruffed lemurs, opened in 2017. Lemur Forest encompasses more than 125 feet of horizontal distance and dozens of feet of elevation changes.

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Date: March 5