The National Zoo\'s orangutans turned into party animals during their birthday celebration Tuesday.
Bonnie opens her treats during her birthday celebration Tuesday at the National Zoo. (Courtesy of Kim Kramer, Smithsonian's National Zoo
Bonnie's 37th birthday comes up in December and she celebrated during a party at the National Zoo Tuesday. (Courtesy of Kim Kramer, Smithsonian's National Zoo)
Courtesy of Kim Kramer, Smithsonian's National Zoo
Kyle the orangutan turned 17 years old. (Courtesy of Kim Kramer, Smithsonians National Zoo)
Courtesy of Kim Kramer, Smithsonians National Zoo
Lucy had some fun with colorful boxes during the National Zoo's birthday party for the orangutans.(Courtesy of Kim Kramer, Smithsonian's National Zoo)
Courtesy of Kim Kramer, Smithsonian's National Zoo
Lucy chows down on some treats during Tuesday's orangutan birthday party at the National Zoo. (Courtesy of Kim Kramer, Smithsonian's National Zoo)
Courtesy of Kim Kramer, Smithsonian's National Zoo
WASHINGTON – The National Zoo’s orangutans turned into party animals during their birthday celebration Tuesday.
The zoo hosted a birthday party for three of the six orangutans. Kyle and Batang celebrated 17 years on Dec. 6 and Dec. 27 respectively. Bonnie turns 37 years old on Dec. 29.
The zoo staff gave the orangutans presents filled with popcorn, raisins and peanuts. Also, they decorated the exhibit in the Great Ape House with brightly colored streamers and fabric.
In the wild, orangutans may live up to 45 years or more. The oldest captive orangutan was a male at the Philadelphia Zoo who lived until he was 58 years old, according to the Sumatran Orangutan Society.
