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Sydney (Taronga Zoo), New South Wales, Australia

sandra — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 11:33:06 +0000

I visited this Zoo back in 1993, so it was a long time ago now, but my brother went this year (2009) and enjoyed it. When I was there, I was in awe of the two baby Orangutans they had then and spent much of my day admiring them, as they were in perfect view.
Taronga Zoo has two Orang-utans: male Jantan and female Willow. Their rainforest exhibit is a haven of cascading water and views of the harbour. A high tower at equal height with the Sky Safari cable car is Jantan’s favourite sitting spot. Please note: There is also a Taronga Western Plains Zoo, but this is different, and does not have Orangutans.http://www.zoo.nsw.gov.au/taronga-zoo/our-animals/view-by-continent/asia/orang-utan.aspx

http://www.zoo.nsw.gov.au/taronga-zoo.aspx
General Enquiries
PO Box 20
Bradleys Head Rd
Mosman NSW 2088
Ph: +61 2 9969 2777
Email: tz@zoo.nsw.gov.au

Fuengirola Zoo, Costa del Sol, Andalucia, Southern Spain

sandra — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 10:46:41 +0000

fuengirola family orangutans

I have visited this Zoo twice and it is my favourite in all that I have been to. It is beautifully set out, the animals are healthy and look happy enough. The orangutans consist of a male, female and baby (born in 2006) and they all live together in a very lovely large outside environment. Of course, the weather in Spain is lovely and warm all year round, so they get to be outside for much of the time, and just go in to sleep. A very lovely Zoo, with great ethics for their visitors – they do not have bars – so the whole Zoo is open and you can see the animals really well. It is well worth a visit!http://www.zoofuengirola.com/eng/index.php?s=especies&c=Mamiferos

http://www.zoofuengirola.com/eng/index.php
Avda. Camilo José Cela, 8-10
29640 Fuengirola
Málaga, Spain.
Tel: 952 666 301
Fax: 952 586 892

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Dublin Zoo

sandra — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 10:28:12 +0000

They hold Orangutans from Borneo, but I have not visited here yet.

http://www.dublinzoo.ie/inside.asp?pageId=100§ionId=3&level=2

www.dublinzoo.ie
info@dublinzoo.ie
t: ++ 353 (0)1 474 8900 | f: ++ 353 (0)1 677 1660

Durrel Wildlife Conservation Trust, Jersey, Channel Islands

sandra — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 10:26:06 +0000

This is called Durrel Wildlife Conservation TrustThis information is from their website – Our work in Jersey has a completely different focus from that of traditional zoos; the animals in Jersey are here as ambassadors for their species in the wild, they are here to help us all learn about them as well as ourselves. Today, more and more animals are becoming endangered, and Gerry’s dream of not having a need for a centre for championing endangered animals is sadly not to be realised in our lifetime.
Durrell has kept Sumatran orangutans since 1968 and between 1963 to 1990, also bred the Bornean species. Over the years, 7 valuable babies have been born here and some are now at other zoos continuing to make a valuable contribution to the breeding programme for their Critically Endangered species.
I have not been here yet, but plan to go asap!

http://www.durrell.org/Animals/Mammals/Sumatran-Orangutan

www.durrell.org
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
Les Augrès Manor
La Profonde Rue
Trinity
Jersey, Channel Islands
JE3 5BP
Tel: +44 (0) 1534 860000
Fax: +44 (0)1534 860001

Chester Zoo, North England

sandra — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 10:20:40 +0000

Chester Zoo orangutan mother and baby

I visited this Zoo in May 2009 and was really impressed!

Unfortunately, I cannot find out the names of the orangutans there at the moment, but there are quite a few and the enclosure is huge (both inside and out) - a real show piece for the Zoo and it is interesting to note that the information there on orangutans and conservation for them is really good, since they run conservation projects with other charities. The rest of the Zoo is lovely too, with everything spaced out with pleasant greenery and paths and bridges to get everywhere – you can even take a boat trip or the monorail!

Chester Zoo orangutan

Chester Zoo orangutan enclosure

One of the females came up close to the window, and she looked really well, and all the others, plus many cute babies looked really content. It is well worth a trip and Chester is a lovely place for a weekend break, with restaurants & shops galore.

See info here about the Sumatran Orangutans – http://www.chesterzoo.org/AnimalsandPlants/Mammals/MonkeysandApes/Sumatran%20Orang-utan.aspx

See info here about the Bornean Orangutans -
http://www.chesterzoo.org/AnimalsandPlants/Mammals/MonkeysandApes/Bornean%20Orang-utan.aspx

There is a new baby at this Zoo, born in February 2009! See here: http://www.chesterzoo.org/Home/News/February%202009/Orang-utan%20birth.aspx

Chester Zoo orangutan enclosure

Chester Zoo orangutan youngster

Chester Zoo orangutan baby

Chester Zoo

Cedar House
Caughall Road
Upton-by-Chester
CHESTER
CH2 1LH
Tel 01244 380 280
Fax 01244 371 273
http://www.chesterzoo.org/Visit/MainAttractions/Realm%20of%20the%20Red%20Ape.aspx

Chester Zoo orangutan

Chester Zoo orangutan baby

Twycross Zoo, East Midlands, England

sandra — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 10:07:18 +0000

young orang twycross

They call this the World Primate Centre, and it has a wonderful range of primates (Orangutans, Bonobos, Chimpanzees and many other monkeys and animals. I really liked it there, as the primates have a enclosures and play areas and they look very healthy and bright. There is also a good picnic area and the whole zoo is well laid out so you can walk around in space without people everywhere!

www.twycrosszoo.com
Email: info@twycrosszoo.org
Telephone: (01827) 880250, Fax: (01827) 880700
Postal Address: Twycross Zoo, East Midland Zoological Society, Atherstone, Warwickshire,
CV9 3PX

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