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Caring for the ever-changing needs of nearly 3,000 animals at your Toronto Zoo is an incredible team effort. In addition to their species-specific needs, special focus is given to the various life stages of each animal, as well as any special needs each individual might have. This adaptive care is exemplified by the ongoing work being done with species like the Sumatran orangutans that call your Zoo home. Whether caring for 57-year-old Sumatran orangutan female Puppe or geriatric species like Jonah the hornbill or Amur tiger Mazy, we aim to keep all of the animals that delight Zoo guests both healthy and comfortable throughout their lives. On this #WorldOrangutanDay, are you aware that Puppe is one of the oldest living orangutans in the world? Her current care includes regular visits from our Wildlife Health and Science team as well as adjustments to her medications, special food preparation to ensure she gets optimal nutrition, and daily guardian assessments to monitor her wellbein...

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