Orangutans at the San Diego Zoo!

If you haven't gotten a chance to see the Orangutans at the San Diego Zoo be sure to check them out next time you are there. I myself love going to watch these guys because they are usually right next to the observation glass so you can get a really good view of these animals. They can also be very entertaining! I watched them during feeding time once and its quite interesting to see them feed. Its clear they have favorite foods just like us. For example they seemed to ignore the lettuce being thrown at them but went directly for the fruit.

Their exhibit is quite interesting with lots of ropes to swing on and their are toys as well for them to play with. Below is a picture of the exhibit. On the right side of the picture you can see a rock like structure. This plays as a fake termite mound that the Orangutans can interact with. The keepers put barbeque sauce or ketchup or honey in the holes of the mound and the Orangutans have to get it out some way to get the treat.

Orangutan Exhibit

Here you can see one of the female Orangutans just rolling around on the ground having a great time!