Help Us Name Our Itty-Bitty Ape!
Our Sumatran orangutan Hesty is a first-time mama! And we need your help choosing the perfect name for DZCA’s newest primate. With a $5 donation per vote, you can choose your favorites from our top name options below. Your contribution goes beyond just choosing a name. It provides world-class care for Hesty and her mini, as well as Critically Endangered Sumatran orangutans in the wild.
Multiple votes are encouraged!
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Rambutan
ram-BOO-tan
A bright red, tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia and favorite snack of orangutans.Vote
Oka
OH-kuh
This traditional Balinese boy's name has meanings rooted in family, such as "child" or "heir."Vote
Jamartin
ja-MAR-tahn
An ode to Dr. Jamartin Sihite, a celebrated conservationist of Indonesia's wild orangutans.