Critically-Endangered Orangutan Born at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

(Brian Fink is a VIP Ambassador for Busch Gardens Tampa)

I just CAN'T with the cuteness of this orangutan just born at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay! Today, Busch Gardens announced the birth of a critically-endangered female Bornean Orangutan. She was successfully delivered by cesarean section on Saturday to Luna, Busch Gardens' resident Bornean Orangutan. (See more pictures of the newborn below)

According to Busch Gardens:

The newborn weighed in at three pounds and four ounces at the time of birth. The delivery process was led by a team of medical and zoological professionals across multiple organizations to assure that both the mother and her newborn received the highest standard of care. Luna remains in recovery as she recuperates from surgery under 24-hour care at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s state-of-the-art Orangutan house. Once Luna and her newborn are both stabilized, they will be reunited and monitored closely by the park’s highly skilled animal care team.

The best way to follow Luna and the newborn's progress is to follow Busch Gardens on socials!