Orangutan Youngster Jolene Turns Two

The littlest member of the orangutan family is celebrating a big milestone this week: Jolene will turn 2 on Saturday. Born at the Oregon Zoo on April 13, 2022, she’s gaining in independence and showing more of her personality, though keepers say she still stays close to her mom, Kitra.
“Young orangutans stay with their mothers for about 8 to 10 years,” said Kate Gilmore, who oversees the zoo’s primate area. “Jolene is growing up, but Kitra keeps a close eye on her.”
As she grows, Jolene is venturing away from Kitra for longer periods, exploring her habitat while her mom watches. Care staff say she especially likes to practice her climbing skills.
“She has become a little gymnast,” said Hannah Carbonneau, a keeper in the zoo’s primate area. “She jumps from ropes and does somersaults around the yard. She’s very good at suspending from just one foot now.”

[@infinitejest441]

I’m happy they have a quiet habitat at the zoo ❤🦧

[@JonasWhite]

Happy birthday little girl

[@b.visconti1765]

It's amazing how long it takes for them to grow up😅

[@samhawkes452]

I think this is the Jolene that Dolly Parton sung about

[@iamcoreilly]

So precious.

[@KLG777]

Just gotta love them ❤❤❤❤

[@lisataylor7211]

Jolene is so sweet! The love between mom and baby is heartwarming!

[@debbie2027]

so cute

[@aliedwards7469]

I'm gonna watch this every morning to start my day off right. Pure joy! ❤

[@LauraBegg-uf1yl]

Jolene made my day. Happy birthday, dear little baby. 🎉

[@radioragdoll1870]

Happy Birthday, beautiful Jolene!

[@maryalbanesi3435]

Happy birthday, sweetie!❤️🐾🎂🎁

[@yomama8873]

She needs a comb and brush set for her birthday. She’s precious 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩💖💖💖💖

[@EscapeCondition]

Great footage

[@agathafry4233]

what a sweetie pie. happy birthday, jolene!

[@jannetteberends8730]

She is so funny. Gefeliciteerd liefje

[@AustinSPTD1996]

Hard to believe Jolene will be two tomorrow. Happy early birthday to that cute lil’ Bornean orangutan! :D

[@catherinebreitfeller669]

precious ❤❤

[@shannondominguez9725]

What a sweet little Miesiekind happy early birthday Jolene.🤗🧡🩷🦧🥳

[@Kltpzyxm17]

Had to look that one up! 🤓

[@shannondominguez9725]

@@Kltpzyxm17 It’s a term of endearment or a “carino” as we say in Spanish,meaning “girl child”/little girl in Afrikaans. I use it all the time when I’m talking to or about my little sister or my 2 female dogs.😊🩷 The opposite of that is Seuintje when you’re referring to a young boy.

[@conveychemistry]

Happy Birthday Beautiful girl! Enjoy your special day sweetie!

[@debbiebrownstein9666]

Jolene is such a happy baby. Adorable!

[@Bluesbabesrv]

❤❤❤ Happy Birthday Jolene ❤❤❤

[@heatherdeavalon]

HAIR RAISING video! 😅 ❤

[@angryoldpoop]

Sweet little monkey baby proves you can have a bad hair day and still be a happy camper 😂

[@Cothteh]

She's not a monkey, she's an orangutan. 😊

[@jessicasanchez5765]

She's an Ape like gorrillas, chimpanzees, bonobos, and humans.

[@JonasWhite]

Apester

[@shannondominguez9725]

Though both are primates orangutans are not actually considered monkeys they are classified as great apes along with gorillas & chimpanzees,monkeys have tails apes don’t.🧡😊🦍🦧

[@Piki1809]

❤

[@scrubjay93]

Happy birthday little Jolene - congratulations to her keepers and her sweet mother. She looks to be a real treasure.🧡🧡

[@janedoe8470]

Happy Birthday Jolene! 🥳🎂🎁❤️

[@cherylmcnutt9905]

She’s so cute! Loved seeing her momma giving her kisses!

[@ricardoxnet]

Another example of a mother taking care of her son, playing, learning under the strict gaze of her mother ,,,_dº¿ºb_,,,

[@Bluesbabesrv]

Daughter

[@jakemiketta3868]

Doesn’t Jolene have a father?

[@Bluesbabesrv]

Yes, Bob. He’s been there the whole time talking part of her upbringing.

[@jakemiketta3868]

@@Bluesbabesrv. Where is he?

[@agathafry4233]

@@jakemiketta3868 you can see him a couple other vids. search 'Baby Orangutan Jolene Plays Outside And Meets Dad For First Time' and 'Baby Orangutan Jolene Turns One'