Memphis Zoo welcomes critically endangered baby orangutan

By , Special to The Daily Memphian Updated: December 27, 2025 7:26 PM CT | Published: December 27, 2025 3:27 PM CT

The delivery took place after months of preparation with the support of the Memphis Zoo’s animal care and veterinary teams.

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Michael Waddell

Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.


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