Two of Brookfield Zoo in Chicago's Borneo orangutans, Sophia, and her 6-year-old daughter, Heidi were taken on an Easter egg hunt over the holiday weekend by their animal care staff.
Hard-boiled eggs were scattered throughout the great apes' habitat. Once discovered, the primates peeled away the shells using their mouths and enjoyed the insides. Animal care specialists are always thinking of ways to physically and mentally stimulate the animals at Brookfield Zoo.
One way is by providing them with 'enrichment items' they normally do not receive on a regular basis. This is particularly fun for the animals on holidays like Easter - as like the humans who admire these beautiful creatures - they receive special gifts.
Both Sophia and Heidi made quick work of their Easter egg hunt. As one of humans' close relatives, these majesti primates, display remarkable intelligence.