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Ohio zoo welcomes new baby orangutan

Posted at 11:04 AM, May 14, 2020
and last updated 2020-05-14 11:04:59-04

The Toledo Zoo has welcomed a new baby orangutan to the world Thursday.

The zoo says Fajar, whose name means "dawn" or "start of a new day," was born on October 12 to parents Leela and Bajik.

Officials at the zoo the mom and baby remain in an off-exhibit area for now with dad nearby as they continue to bond. A public debut date has not been set.