Oh January 25th, 2009 the Phoenix Zoo celebrated the 3rd birthday of Kasih, a Bornean Orangutan born at the zoo in 2006. Kasih and her parents, Bess and Michael, along with her grandmother, Duchess enjoyed cardboard boxes painted like presents and filled with sheets, pillowcases and veggies along with “ice-cakes” containing fruits and vegetables for a special treat. Over 7,500 zoo guests were in attendance and enjoyed hearing special stories from her primary caregiver, Denise Wagner. Guests also signed a giant 8-foot tall birthday card, brought enrichment toys for presents, and sang “Happy Birthday” to the birthday girl. Other activities focused on orangutan physical adaptations, habitat loss, palm oil, and primate weight comparisons.

See more pictures of Kasih and her family

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