Young orangutans like Jolene, born April 13, 2022 at Oregon Zoo, are completely dependent on their moms for food and getting around during their first two years of life. The bond between an orangutan mom and her baby is one of the closest of any species.

See all the rest of Jolene’s ZooBorns appearances:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAXsWqaXAto

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtDcZVXUV3w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9KTnnrh1vk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUxOVF82myg