World's oldest orangutan turns 60
- 8 years ago
An orangutan at Perth Zoo has been named the world's oldest Sumatran orangutan in captivity by the Guinness Book of World Records, as she celebrated her 60th birthday on Thursday.
Puan was gifted to the zoo in 1968 by the Sultan of Johor who received some native Australian animals in return.
Zookeepers said she is in good condition with an amazing coat, although she does suffer from a touch of arthritis
Puan was gifted to the zoo in 1968 by the Sultan of Johor who received some native Australian animals in return.
Zookeepers said she is in good condition with an amazing coat, although she does suffer from a touch of arthritis