Orangutan SSP

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

Current forecast: Hot with a 100% chance of enjoying giant ice treats. ☀️🧊

Allie approves. And no, she is not interested in sharing. ✅🦧

06/18/2026

06/16/2026

You have questions? We have answers! And you don't even have to raise your hand!

In preparation for National Zoo Keeper Week 2026 (July 19th-25th), we want to hear what questions you have for orangutan keepers. Drop your questions in the comments and check back during National Zoo Keeper Week to look for the answers!

Thank you to those who have submitted questions already!

Throwback photo of a young Asmara for attention. 🦧

📷: Hope S.

06/15/2026

Next up is Isim! Isim lives at the Los Angeles Zoo and today he turns 32 years old.

We hope Isim has a perfect day with his favorite enrichment and treats. Happy birthday!

📷: Jamie Pham

06/15/2026

Two cheek-padder birthdays today!

First up is Baka-Keri at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. We hope he has a wonderful day being celebrated as he turns 36 years old.

Happy birthday, Baka!

06/15/2026

Now that our Sumatran orangutan baby is here, we need your help choosing the perfect name for him! With a $5 donation per vote, you can choose your favorite from three names—Oka, Rambutan or Jamartin—lovingly chosen by his Animal Care team.

Today we're featuring the name Oka. This traditional Balinese boy's name has meanings rooted in family, such as "child" or "heir."

Is our new baby an Oka? Voting is open now through June 29 and your donation goes beyond just choosing a name. It helps provide world-class care for Hesty and her mini and supports conservation efforts for Critically Endangered Sumatran orangutans in the wild. Vote now: https://support.denverzoo.org/baby-orangutan-naming-contest