Ogle Perth Zoo's orangutans up close

Ape aficionados are now able to get closer to orangutans at the Perth Zoo, thanks to a new two-metre high boardwalk around the enclosure.

Built using renewable and recycled materials, the $3.6 million exhibit has a rainforest atmosphere and features four extra vertical poles linked to the main towers with climbing ropes, encouraging the orangutans to spend more time up high.

The boardwalk has a Jungle School theme, reflecting Perth Zoo's work in preparing suitable zoo-born orangutans for release into a jungle sanctuary in Sumatra, Indonesia.
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