BABY ORANGUTAN WALKS OUT ON PLATFORM TO TRY OUT OUTDOOR CLIMBING AREA FOR THE FIRST TIME <br />WITH PIX AND VID<br />By Shuk Yee Tsang<br />A baby orangutan has been spotted confidently exploring a zoo’s outdoor climbing area for the first time delighting onlookers as he swung, clambered, and played with his family in a rare, heartwarming moment.<br />The young orangutan, Ranbi, was seen testing out a large platform and rope swing, accompanied by his mother Chinta and older sister Natalia.<br />Until now, Ranbi had stuck closely to his mum and avoided the play area, which was specially built to enrich the orangutans’ daily routine in the Paignton Zoo, UK.<br />The upgraded outdoor climbing space was designed to mimic the wild, offering the animals more freedom to climb, swing, and explore at height. <br />For visitors, it’s a chance to observe their natural behaviours in action.<br />The images were captured by a long-time zoo visitor and animal photographer, who has spent years documenting daily life in the orangutan enclosure, often catching intimate and joyful moments missed by staff.<br />The Paignton Zoo visitor said: "It was the first time I had seen Chinta and her baby Ranbi out on their platforms and swing. Ranbi can also be seen playing with his big sister Natalia.<br />"I was just overjoyed that baby Ranbi finally got to play on the big outdoor play area and swing.<br />"I took the photos because the keepers don't have time to see what the animals get up to.<br />"Friends just enjoyed seeing them playing.<br />"Needless to say, they all enjoyed using the swing."<br />END
