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  • Pregnant Orang Utans
Upon confirmation of their pregnancy, expecting female orang utans are provided with daily care and monitoring in confinement to minimise the likelihood of abortion and miscarriage. They are put on a diet of which includes fruit juices and vitamin supplements, and are encouraged to exercise to keep as healthy as possible.


  • Veterinary Medical Management
Adult Orang Utans

The most common medical problems faced by orang utans in captivity include feeding difficulties, diarrhea, upper respiratory tract infections, and physical injuries resulting from fights. The complications arising from these situations are treated and constantly monitored by our resident veterinary surgeon. During the monitoring of the affected orang utans, blood, fecal, tuberculosis, and urine tests are regularly conducted.

Infant Orang Utans

Premature births, a low birth weight, upper respiratory tract infections, and chronic diarrhea are common among infant orang utans. These are also closely monitored by the resident veterinary surgeon and his team of assistants and nurses. Regular blood and fecal testing, and vital signs monitoring are carried out to ensure a full recovery.