Animals Cheyenne, the Houston Zoo’s oldest orangutan, dies at 52. Orangutans can live around 35-40 years in the wild, while the oldest orangutan to live in captivity died at age 62, according to ...

The oldest orangutan at the Houston Zoo died Sunday morning while in recovery after undergoing an emergency exam to diagnose and treat an illness. Cheyenne, a 52-year-old orangutan, had a severe ...

The Houston Zoo is once again mourning the loss of one of its resident orangutans. On Sunday morning, the zoo's 52-year-old orangutan, Cheyenne, died unexpectedly.

The Houston Zoo had to say goodbye to the oldest orangutan at the facility after she died unexpectedly. Cheyenne, who was 52 years old, had an emergency veterinary examination Sunday morning after ...

HOUSTON — After celebrating his 45th birthday earlier this month, the oldest male orangutan in North America has died, according to the Houston Zoo. Editor's note: The main video in this story ...

HOUSTON — The Houston Zoo said goodbye to a beloved member of its family this week. Kelly was an elderly orangutan who had lived at the zoo's World of Primates since 1994. The 44-year-old had ...

Rudi is the oldest male orangutan in North America, according to the zoo. He's also the zoo's longest resident and they have the baby pictures to prove it. Rudi was only two months old when he ...

HOUSTON (KIAH) — Cheyenne, a 52-year-old orangutan at the Houston Zoo, died from complications of a kidney infection, the zoo said.

Houston Zoo’s oldest orangutan, Cheyenne, has died at 52 years old. By Octavia Johnson, Staff writer Feb 11, 2025. 52-year-old orangutan, Cheyenne underwent an emergency veterinary examination ...

The Houston Zoo is once again mourning the loss of one of its resident orangutans. On Sunday morning, the zoo's 52-year-old orangutan, Cheyenne, died unexpectedly.