Four new orangutans have arrived at the Naples Zoo.
Naples, FL – On September 3, 2023, Naples Zoo is scheduled to create history by bringing four critically endangered Bornean orangutans into its 50-year history.
These stunning great apes with red hair will make their Zoo debut on August 28, 2023, having moved from ZooTampa at Lowry Park, according to a recent article by Bridgette Seale of NBC News
At 43 years old, DeeDee is the eldest family member and mother of 5-year-old Dira and 15-year-old Randee.
RanDee’s 2-year-old son Riplee has DeeDee as a proud grandmother. Every person has a distinct personality and makes a fantastic representative of their species.
Jack Mulvena, President and CEO of Naples Zoo, stated, “We are thrilled to welcome orangutans to Naples Zoo and to contribute to the global efforts to conserve Bornean orangutans.”
The goal of our committed conservation programs and educational efforts is to increase public awareness of the vital need to preserve these amazing species and their habitats.
Chris Massaro, Senior VP of Zoological Operations, stated, “We know DeeDee and her family will enjoy their new home at the Naples Zoo, and we’ll miss them tremendously, but we’re excited about their next adventure.”
With one of the biggest groups of orangutans in the nation, ZooTampa is dedicated to carrying on with its involvement in the Species Survival Program. At ZooTampa, we have welcomed 11 orangutan babies, and each one gives us hope for the future of this incredible endangered species.
At the Naples Zoo, guests can get up close and personal with exotic animals while learning how to preserve their future in the wild.
The goal of Naples Zoo is to encourage guests to value and support the preservation of nature.
The IUCN Red List states that orangutans, which are found in Malaysia and Indonesia, are critically endangered as a result of declining populations.
The palm oil industry’s deforestation is mostly to blame for this. From margarine to mascara, approximately half of our packaged goods include palm oil, a vegetable oil.
Habitat for orangutans is lost as a result of irresponsible logging and burning of newly formed forest areas. On the other hand, the same area is used to generate certified sustainable palm oil.
As a participant in the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil, Naples Zoo has been advocating for certified sustainable palm oil for the last ten years.
By purchasing from firms that don’t deforest, we consumers may effect change. This may inspire other businesses to use environmentally friendly production techniques.
Use the PalmOil Scan app to learn about sustainable palm oil and to help you choose wisely when you shop. To download, click this link.
The Zoo is selling limited edition magnets with an image of Deedee and Dira as babies to commemorate the birth of their orangutan family.
There are only 500 magnets available, and they cost $10 apiece. All earnings will support the conservation fund of the Naples Zoo.
The magnets will be mailed directly to you, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to support a good cause and own a unique souvenir.Click hereto purchase your magnets before they’re all sold out.
The original article can be found Here at NBC News.