Feb 3, 2025 · Cheyenne will be missed by the entire Zoo family. Prior to Cheyenne’s passing, she and Aurora were introduced to our male orangutan Takai last month. Guests will be able to see Takai and Aurora in their habitat together. Orangutans are an endangered species primarily found in rainforests in Borneo and Sumatra.

4 days ago · Animals Cheyenne, the Houston Zoo’s oldest orangutan, dies at 52. Orangutans can live around 35-40 years in the wild, while the oldest orangutan to live in captivity died at age 62, according to ...

4 days ago · Orangutans like Cheyenne are an endangered species, primarily found in the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra. Deforestation, palm oil plantation expansion and the illegal pet trade pose significant threats to their survival. In the …

The Houston Zoo is once again mourning the loss of one of its resident orangutans. On Sunday morning, the zoo's 52-year-old orangutan, Cheyenne, died unexpectedly. Zoo officials said after ...

4 days ago · Cheyenne the Orangutan (Houston Zoo) The Houston Zoo had to say goodbye to the oldest orangutan at the facility after she died unexpectedly. Cheyenne, who was 52 years old, had an emergency ...

4 days ago · HOUSTON () — Cheyenne, a 52-year-old orangutan at the Houston Zoo, died from complications of a kidney infection, the zoo said.. After an emergency veterinary examination on Sunday morning, the ...

4 days ago · Orangutans like Cheyenne are an endangered species, primarily found in the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra. Deforestation, palm oil plantation expansion and the illegal pet trade pose ...

4 days ago · Cheyenne, a 52-year-old orangutan, had a severe kidney infection and received treatment, zoo officials said in a blog post. However, she died unexpectedly during the recovery, they said.

5 days ago · Heartbreak at the Houston Zoo: Beloved 59-Year-Old Orangutan Passes Away. The Houston Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its most cherished residents, Cheyenne, a 59-year-old orangutan who passed away due to complications from a kidney ailment. The news has left both staff and visitors heartbroken, as Cheyenne was not only a fan favorite but also a symbol of resilience and longevity in the ...

3 days ago · HOUSTON (KIAH) — Cheyenne, a 52-year-old orangutan at the Houston Zoo, died from complications of a kidney infection, the zoo said. More for You NASA makes emergency decision over 'city-killer ...