The 'very special' arrival is part of a breeding scheme to protect the critically endangered species.
The birth is part of a breeding programme to protect the critically endangered speciesThe "very special" arrival is part of a breeding scheme to protect the species which is at risk of extinction.
"One of our resident females, Summer, was the last baby to be born here and we have been working hard to create a breeding group to help safeguard the future of this magnificent species," Mr Webster said.Blackpool's orangutans are part of the European Endangered Species Programme and first-time mother Jingga, who is 13-years-old, came to Blackpool in 2017 from her birthplace in Barcelona.
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