Orangutan Husbandry Manual at Brookfield Zoo
Dedication

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

Table of Contents

• 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• Birth Control Options - Outdated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• Cognition - Outdated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
• 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• Cleaning and Disinfection - Outdated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• Behavioral Research - Outdated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
• Orangutan Enrichment Catalogue - New


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