10 Oct 2023

Orangutan causes trouble in new home at Auckland zoo

From Checkpoint, 5:54 pm on 10 October 2023

A curious Orangutan has managed to make short work of a supposedly tamper proof sprinkler system, prompting a fire service call out and a special mention in an Auckland council board agenda.

Daya, who is eleven years old arrived at Auckland Zoo a few months ago, has been making herself at home in the high canopy enclosure before being introduced to the rest of the orangutan family.

But while investigating her new home, she's proven just how smart Orangutans are.

Amy Robbins, Auckland Zoo's deputy curator of mammals explains.