Choice and Control - Toronto Zoo Orangutans Exploring Their NEW Orangutan Habitat скачать в хорошем качестве

Choice and Control - Toronto Zoo Orangutans Exploring Their NEW Orangutan Habitat

Choice, control, and exploring at their own pace 🦧 While we look forward to the orangutans having a chance to experience their new state-of-the-art, “Orangutans of Gunung Leuser - Guardians of the Rainforest” outdoor habitat in the coming weeks, they will continue to set the pace. Choice and control is an important aspect of their welfare, and there will be days when they are eager to get out there, and others where they may prefer to remain in their indoor habitat. Please note the habitat is scheduled to be open from 1:00pm - 7:00pm daily and 9:30am - 7:00pm on weekends, however, this is subject to change. We talk a lot about letting the animals set the pace for new experiences in addition to giving them as much choice and control in their lives as possible, and this week has been an amazing example of watching a patient, encouraging, highly-skilled Wildlife Care team give each orangutan the opportunity to explore the space at his or her own pace. Unsurprisingly, each orangutan had a different experience - some heading out straight away, and others preferring to just peek around the door for now. This is all part of the process, demonstrating the commitment to welfare and ensuring the animals’ wellbeing is always the first consideration. Puppe, a 56-year-old female, and original Zoo resident, stepped out to investigate the new space, and throughout the morning left no stone unturned. Known as the bravest of the bunch, she played in the stream, swung along the ropes and climbed to the tops of the 75-foot towers to enjoy the summer breeze. Always one for interacting with Zoo guests and staff, she seemed well aware she had a crowd of on-lookers cheering her on! Female orangutans, Jingaa and Ramai, were a little more timid, sneaking out into the space quickly to collect their enrichment treats before darting back into the research station to enjoy them. They were definitely curious, peaking out into the sunlight to have a look from the safety of their indoor space. The males, Budi and Kambali, on separate occasions, chose to remain inside. For the orangutans, it seems size is not the greatest indicator of bravery! The new habitat aims to educate guests about the importance of helping this critically endangered species in the wild. By switching to products that use sustainable palm oil, guests leave the habitat feeling empowered to make small changes in their day-to-day lives that lead to big impact for these amazing animals in the wild. Watching Puppe out there today, we are confident the habitat, made possible by generous donations from Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy, will enable guests to connect with the orangutans at your Toronto Zoo in new and incredible ways. Want to learn more about the orangutan family, their new outdoor habitat, or the importance of sustainable palm oil? Visit www.torontozoo.com/rainforestguardian 🌿🦧 #SeeThemSaveThem #TORangutans