This manual is dedicated to the memory of Sam, an orangutan and friend who inspired my devotion to orangutans and to the profession of zookeeping. Carol Sodaro, Editor Associate Curator of Mammals Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo Orangutan SSP Husbandry Advisor 708-688-8706 carol.sodaro@czs.org
• Cover images • Orangutan Taxonomy and Nomenclature • Distribution, Conservation Status and Causes of Population Decline • Supporting Orangutan Conservation Projects • History of Orangutans in Captivity • Behavioral Biology • Behavioral Biology Recommendations • Behavior Appendix - New • Mixed Species Exhibits - New • Birth Control Options - Outdated • Development, Reproduction and Birth Management - New • Hand-Rearing - Updated • Surrogate Mother Case Histories - New • Infant Development - Updated • Introductions - Updated • Orangutan Caregiver Relationships- Updated • Cognition - Outdated • Positive Reinforcement Training - Updated • Environmental Enrichment- Updated October 2008
Rotations Devices: • Brookfield Zoo • Cheyenne Mountain Zoo • Columbus Zoo • El Paso Zoo • Lincoln Park Zoo • Tama Zoological Park/Tokoyo Zoologicial Park • Utah's Hogle Zoo • Zoo Atlanta
• Veterinary Medical Management -New • Behavioral Manifestations of Disease - Current • Nutrition - Updated • Orangutan Browse List - New • Orangutan Genetic Diversity - Updated • Determination of Orangutan Subspecies using Genetic Techniques - Current • Cleaning and Disinfection - Outdated • Escapes -Current • Shipping and Transport - Updated • Facility Design - Updated • Behavioral Research - Outdated • A.P.E.S. - New • Record Keeping Recommendations - Updated