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Meet the Orangutan SSP’s new IT couple!! 9 year old Bella and 8 year old Jiwa are Bornean orangutans that reside at Zoo Miami and are quickly becoming best friends! Jiwa moved to Zoo Miami all the way from Phoenix Zoo in April, 2022 to be a companion for Bella, who lost her mom unexpectedly in September, 2021. The move was a recommendation from the Orangutan SSP with hopes that once they are old enough, these two will create a family of their own!
Photo Courtesy of Ron Magill
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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:
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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.
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 2018 and 2019, over $2.2 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
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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. 
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