Following dialogues between us and two Malaysian zoos, Melaka Zoo and A’Famosa Resort Safari Zoo (both approximately 2 hours south of Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur), both have agreed to start enrichment programmes for their orangutans, 11 in total.
Just getting zoos here to agree to adopt an enrichment programme is a big progress for captive orangutans in Malaysia, considering the standard of husbandry and care provided for animals in captivity in general here.
Friends of the Orangutans is working hard to help make both zoo’s commitment a reality.
Updates will be posted here.