Join Us This August at the OSSP Husbandry Conference
in Albuquerque!

​​August 23th - 28th, 2025
Aug. 23 - Closed SSP meeting
Aug. 24th - Closed/Open SSP Meeting; Ice Breaker 6pm-8pm
Aug. 25th-27th Presentations 8am-5pm with lunch and snacks
Aug. 28th - BioPark Day and Party/Auction

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Stay at Hotel Albuquerque
Conference at Albuquerque Museum near the hotel.

Click here to register!

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    The Orangutan Species Survival Plan®

Formed in the 1980's, the Orangutan SSP is a group of dedicated professionals with five primary goals:

• ​Ensuring the genetic and demographic health of the captive population
• Advancing the care of captive orangutans
• Engaging in research to help learn more about orangutans and their care

• Educating the public about critical orangutan issues
• Partnering with other organizations that seek to improve the lives of wild and captive orangutans

Welfare of individuals, social groups and populations

​Together with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the Orangutan SSP serves the accredited zoos that house orangutans in the United States, Canada, Mexico and South Korea.
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Working closely with respected professionals in the field, the SSP provides help and guidance to zoos housing orangutans. Together, zoos and the SSP seek to provide the best possible environment for these amazing apes.

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AZA members are committed to #orangutan conservation. Between 2019 and 2021, over $1.4 million was spent on orangutan #conservation focused on habitat restoration, rescue and rehabilitation, and education and outreach. #WeAreAZA #AZASAFE #SavingSpecies

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Orangutans in Zoos 

Orangutans live in 50+ accredited zoos all across the United States, Canada, Mexico and South Korea. Find out where they are and more about their exhibits here.

Photo by Max Block

Resources
This website serves as a central forum for important information for members of the SSP. 

Click here to enter the Member’s section and find out the latest happenings for and about the Orangutan Species Survival Plan.