Critically Endangered Baby Orangutan Born at Sacramento Zoo

The Sacramento Zoo is thrilled to announce that a Critically Endangered Sumatran orangutan has been born at the Zoo - the first orangutan birth at the Sac Zoo since 1981.
With only 79 Sumatran orangutans in human care in the United States, and populations of wild orangutans rapidly declining, every birth is a monumental success for the species.
Indah, the Zoo’s 19-year-old Sumatran orangutan, gave birth to a healthy male infant on the evening of May 1. Both mother and infant are doing well. After the birth of the infant, care staff began around the clock observations to be certain everything was going smoothly with the pair.
While Indah’s behavior was appropriate, the first-time mother was having difficulty nursing, and the team made the decision to intervene in order to provide the infant with supplemental care. The baby is currently receiving around the clock care by animal care and veterinary staff while the team is continuously reevaluating plans to reunite the infant with Indah. The timeframe for reintroduction is unknown at this time, but that remains the ultimate goal.
The infant and mother remain healthy and well, are being cared for behind-the-scenes, and are not currently visible to members of the public. The Zoo will continue to keep our community posted on how the pair are doing. We are looking forward to sharing more about this important birth.
The Zoo has shared with us a letter from the lead primate caregiver. It offers more context and deeper information on why he is currently being assist reared. That letter is reproduced on our website ZooBorns.com

[@ccoop3774]

Awe...... he's absolutely beautiful. He seems at peace, content. I hope he thrives!

[@maytesanzaragon7242]

Que dulce y hermoso bebe 😊😊

[@rachelebert4941]

Yeah ☺️ he looks adorable!!!

[@linabelinaa]

so cute! is the baby’s nose okay? hope his nose heals up soon and hope mommy can provide care and nutrients for him on her own very soon too ☹️

[@Liz_678]

Awww 🥰. Thank you for helping❤

[@cute_animal_c2]

Yes ilike

[@imogen2092]

I love me some Orang-utan baby. He’s adorable❤❤❤

[@saazolzuber8053]

hopefully the bby will survive till he growing up as a strong and healthier ORANG UTAN.

[@judymckerrow6720]

Beautiful baby. 🌷💚🙃

[@josephmonkele5992]

*ugly

[@katheodenweller2292]

😍That sweet little baby orangutan needs a mama❣️😔

[@biokosmos]

grow strong honey! I hope no genetic problem so common in captivity, will hurt you

[@catherinebreitfeller669]

So adorable ❤❤

[@bgddogdflgd3013]

Cutie, congrats Mama 🥰🙏

[@felinegroovey8627]

What a dollbaby,

[@JoeyArmstrong2800]

Sumatran Orangutans look like something out of Dr. Suess.

[@melshaw9653]

Oh my gosh, PRECIOUS ❤❤❤❤❤

[@UkrainerWinklernovsky]

looks like a Spasti

[@conniewolf7300]

He doesn't look right! She was too young.

[@richardjohnson5529]

If you really want to help Beautiful Orangutans then Boycott palm oil and all mono plantation plants in products

[@donataj2213]

I agree in 100%. Living in a zoo is not a rescue!

[@donataj2213]

A beautiful little orangutan, but why are more and more mothers rejecting their babies at the zoo? An orangutan mother and baby have a special bond, and every human-raised baby loses this natural treasure. I hope the caretakers won't wait for weeks and will try to give the baby back to the mother right away, unless she not only doesn't feed him, but has simply rejected him.

[@stephenhatt742]

I'm in love 💞 & just in time for Mother's Day !!
Wishing all the Mom's out there have a wonderful day 🙂
Zoe , Canada
🙂

[@JonasWhite]

If that baby doesnt melt your heart then im pretty sure you dont have one

[@angelscuadrado299]

Bebe guapo bonito precioso ❤❤❤❤❤