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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has welcomed a baby orangutan to their family.
The critically endangered Bornean Orangutan was born on Saturday via c-section and weighed only 3.4 pounds. She was delivered by a team of medical and zoological professionals, according to Busch Gardens.
The park said the baby’s mother, “Luna,” is recovering from surgery and is receiving 24-hour care. Once she’s stabilized, Luna and her baby will be reunited.
The newborn’s birth marks a milestone in Orangutan conservation efforts among facilities that participate in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Special Survival Plan (SSP).
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Luna the orangutan gives birth via C-Section (Busch Gardens Tampa Bay) -
Luna the orangutan gives birth via C-Section (Busch Gardens Tampa Bay) -
Luna the orangutan gives birth via C-Section (Busch Gardens Tampa Bay)
Bornean Orangutans can be found exclusively on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. They are the third largest ape species and the largest tree-dwelling ape species.
Guests can follow along with updates on Luna and her new baby, by checking Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Facebook or Instagram pages.
