The keeper staff is working with Butch Ibu and baby on daddy introductions. Similarly to when Ibu and Butch first met, the introductions take place through a mesh partition.
Throughout these initial mommy and baby bonding days, Butch had access to see Ibu and Khaleesi, but the partition is the closest he physically has been to the two girls since the baby was born. Ibu loves showing off her baby – and showing Khaleesi to daddy Butch is no exception. Ibu holds the baby up to the mesh partition for Butch to see Khaleesi. Like their first introductions, Ibu is more assertive, while Butch remains shy in their partitioned meetings. Butch continues to watch mommy and baby daily.
While Ibu was first to touch Butch when they were first introduced through mesh, he was first to physically connect to her as they are reintroduced as parents. Ibu rested her fingers through the mesh, reaching toward Butch. He responded by gently resting his mouth to her hands. They stayed connected for a moment. As the introduction process continues, the orangutans grow closer - and get closer to being on exhibit together.
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