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Odisha zoo rolls out special care for rescued baby orangutans
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 02:18 PM
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The Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar has welcomed rescued baby orangutans, providing them with toys, fresh fruit and a tailored diet.
The Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, has taken in a pair of rescued baby orangutans. Zoo officials say the youngsters are being given a range of enrichment items, including soft toys, to stimulate natural play behavior.
Fresh fruits such as bananas, mangoes and papaya have been added to their daily menu, complementing a scientifically prepared diet chart that meets the nutritional needs of the species. Veterinarians and keepers monitor the diet closely to ensure balanced growth.
The zoo’s initiative highlights its commitment to wildlife rehabilitation and aims to raise public awareness about the plight of orangutans, many of which are rescued from illegal trade or habitat loss.
Fresh fruits such as bananas, mangoes and papaya have been added to their daily menu, complementing a scientifically prepared diet chart that meets the nutritional needs of the species. Veterinarians and keepers monitor the diet closely to ensure balanced growth.
The zoo’s initiative highlights its commitment to wildlife rehabilitation and aims to raise public awareness about the plight of orangutans, many of which are rescued from illegal trade or habitat loss.