The endangered orangutans are well protected and cared for in the Melbourne Zoo's humane enclosure, the Orangutan Sanctuary
This is a man made environment that resembles the orangutans habitat, an area where they can swing on ropes through the trees and between especially made and positioned poles.
The elevated tree top walkway is housed within the Asian Rainforest Exhibit at the zoo.
Strolling along the overhead boardwalk you are able to view and enjoy the endangered orangutans behavior through observation windows.
Being tree dwelling creatures we are able to see this endangered species swinging and playing through the tree tops.
Melbourne is very conscious of housing animals in environments that the animal can enjoy. Melbourne has always been conscious of how the zoo animals are housed and the city zoo is a state of the art example of just this.
You can observe these sorts of humane enclosures at the Werribee Open range Zoo and the Healesville Sanctuary - both just on the outskirts of Melbourne.
Vast areas of tropical rainforest have been converted to palm oil plantation. Palm oil is used for cooking, cosmetics, mechanics and is a source of biodiesel
Have a look at food labels and notice the term, vegetable oil, is it actually palm oil?
The Melbourne Zoo is well aware of the dramatic situation facing the endangered orangutans and we can all help by firstly understanding the problem and what can be done to help save these amazing creatures, visit...
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the Australian Orangutan Project
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Click the image below and shop for uniquely orangutan themed products available through Fishpond. Teach the children about this beautiful creature using books, dvd's, toys and a whole lot more.
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