Philadelphia Zoo Celebrates Public Debut of Baby Sumatran Orangutan
August 14, 2024
The baby, born June 26 inside of PECO Primate Reserve, is the first successful birth of this species at the Zoo in 15 years and a major conservation milestone for the critically endangered species
Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia Zoo is thrilled to celebrate the public debut of its critically endangered Sumatran orangutan baby. The animal team has determined the baby is a boy and have named him Jambi after a city on the island of Sumatra where this species is native. Born to the Zoo’s 31-year-old female Tua and 28-year-old male, Sugi, on June 26, the infant continues to look strong, and Tua continues to be an excellent mother, nursing and holding the baby at all times.
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