Louisville Zoo welcomes 2 new Sumatran orangutans for first time in 28 years

Louisville Zoo welcomes 2 Sumatran orangutans for first time in 28 years

For the first time in almost three decades, the Louisville Zoo is home to Sumatran orangutans.

Louisville Zoo welcomes mother-daughter duo of Sumatran orangutans

A mother-daughter duo of Sumatran orangutans recently joined the Louisville Zoo, the first new orangutans at the zoo in 28 years.

Louisville Zoo welcomes 2 new Sumatran orangutans for first time in 28 years

Sumagu, a 38-year-old female orangutan, and her seven-year-old daughter, Kera, both come to Louisville from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Mayor Greenberg announces two new Sumatran orangutans join the Zoo family for the first time in nearly 30 years

Press ReleaseMayor Greenberg and the Louisville Zoo are thrilled to announce the arrival of two new Sumatran orangutans — the first to join the Zoo in 28 years.Meet Sumagu (sue MA goo), a 38-year-old female orangutan, and her seven-year-old daughter, Kera (care ah). Both come to Louisville from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.After completing a standard quarantine and ongoing acclimation period, the pair are now rotating with the Zoo’s three other ora…

Mayor Greenberg announces two new Sumatran orangutans join the Zoo family for the first time in nearly 30 years (Media Release)

Mayor Greenberg and the Louisville Zoo are thrilled to announce the arrival of two new Sumatran orangutans — the first to join the Zoo in 28 years. Find Out More The post Mayor Greenberg announces two new Sumatran orangutans join the Zoo family for the first time in nearly 30 years (Media Release) appeared first on Louisville Zoo.