Maggie Orangutan Turns 50 Years Young

http:www.CZS.org/Maggie50 Staff and guests to Brookfield Zoo celebrated a milestone birthday on July 18, 2011, for Maggie, a Bornean orangutan who lives in the Asia section of Tropic World. Maggie turned 50 and ape-lovers of all ages came out to celebrate. The day's event featured a special Zoo Chat, orangutan-themed crafts and activities, a giant birthday card for guests to sign, and of course, singing a chorus of "Happy Birthday" to Maggie. The zoo's executive chef created the two cakes, which were made of 50 pounds of carrots and 10 pounds of sweet potatoes. In addition, she received wrapped packages that were filled with pine shavings and some of Maggie's favorites—rice, oatmeal, and cracked corn. Born at San Diego Zoo in 1961, Maggie is the fifth oldest Bornean orangutan currently living worldwide; the second oldest Bornean orangutan living in an accredited North American Zoo.