A young mother began to feed her child at the zoo. On the other side of the glass, a compassionate orangutan approached. With shared instincts of care, the two bonded.
Gemma Went To The Zoo
During a trip to Austria, Gemma Copeland made a visit to the Schonbrunn Zoo.
Her Baby Was Hungry
So Gemma sat beside the Orangutan enclosure and began to feed her child.
An Orangutan Saw
And approached her from the other side of the glass.
Orangutans Are Compassionate
The gentle giants have strong bonds of dependence.
And Nurse Like Humans
Orangutans are primates, and are not that different from people. In fact, they are part of the same family: Hominidae. The Great Apes.
Gemma Made Eye Contact
When the orangutan reached her.
The Orangutan Reached Out
And put its hand against the glass.
They Sat Together
When Gemma accepted the Orangutan’s presence, the two caring Hominids sat together for half an hour. This incredible story of motherhood reminds us that love and compassion are not traits unique to humanity. After her touching encounter, Gemma began to encourage people everywhere to donate to organizations caring for these endangered primates. Share this story with friends and family!
