Budi on the O-Lines 🦧

Have you been looking up? 👀 When travelling across the bridge that connects guests at Malayan Woods with the Indo-Malaya Pavilion, you may be treated to viewings of Budi, Kembali and other critically endangered Sumatran orangutans in the tower directly above. In the case of Budi, he was out exploring the o-lines at the beginning of the week. Thus far, a number of the Sumatran orangutans in our care have continued exploring the research station and enjoying their outdoor home, as weather permits. Are you aware? Letting the animals set the pace for moments like these, in addition to giving them as much choice and control in their lives as possible, is critical to their growth and wellbeing. This is all thanks to a very encouraging and highly-skilled Wildlife Care team who give each orangutan the opportunity to explore spaces at their own pace and effort. Each orangutan continues having different experiences to date - some heading out straight away, and others preferring to just have a peek. This is all part of the process, demonstrating your Zoo’s commitment to welfare and ensuring that the animals’ wellbeing is always the first consideration. #TORangutans #SeeThemSaveThem