Eirina the Sumatran Orangutan Celebrates Her 14th Birthday
Channel: Denver Zoo
Date: 2022-01-07

Eirina the critically endangered Sumatran orangutan turned 14 on December 30 and her keepers treated her to some very special birthday-themed enrichment. Check out the video below to hear Primate Keeper Shayla explain how this enrichment is a great way to celebrate this sweet girl AND encourage many natural behaviors.

Eirina’s birthday might be over, but there are still plenty of ways you can support Eirina and her fellow orangutans. Take a look at the list below and please join us in wishing Eirina a Happy Belated Birthday!

🦧 Purchase and use sustainably sourced palm oil to help protect the native islands orangutans live on.  

🦧 Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! 

🦧 Visit the Denver Zoo, where your support allows us to continue to provide excellent care for Eirina and all the animals who call the Zoo home.  

Video Credit: Keeper Shayla