World Orangutan Day
Discover the fascinating natural history of orangutans and learn how you can help them.
When
Aug 19, 2022
10:00 AM
-
02:00 PM
Where
ABQ BioPark Zoo
903 10th St. SW
Albuquerque,
NM
87102
Description
Orangutans face many threats in the wild, from habitat loss to poaching. Only three species remain in the world today; all are considered critically endangered. The good news is... YOU can help!
Come learn about conservation efforts, and discover the fascinating natural history of the orangutan and other great apes. Visitors can help create enrichment items to be given to the Zoo's orangutans. Learn how our actions matter when it comes to protecting one of our planet's most intelligent primates.
Resources
Palm oil plantations are one of the major threats to orangutans. Learn more with the Palm Oil Toolkit.
Orangutans are some of the world's Great Apes.
Price
Included with admission.