Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo announces pregnant orangutan

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium on Wednesday announced that Ruby — a 26-year-old female Bornean orangutan — is expecting.

According to the zoo, the baby is expected to arrive in February 2026.

Ruby has been at the zoo for nearly 20 years, and this is her first pregnancy.

The baby’s father — 23-year-old Denda — joined the zoo in 2024 with the opening of the Hubbard Orangutan Forrest…

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