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 *Photo has been modified. The orangutans are not yet holding the iPads due to safety concerns. Photo © Scott Engel. Please contact us if you wish to use the image.

The 3 Goals of Apps for Apes

1) To provide stimulating enrichment & immediate gratification
for the orangutans using iPads,

2) To raise awareness among zoo visitors of the critical need to
protect orangutans in the wild, and

3) To promote the conservation efforts of Orangutan Outreach

 
"The iPad is a perfect device for orangutans, as they have an innate ability to work with touchscreen technology. This has been demonstrated in facilities such as Zoo Atlanta, the Great Ape Trust and the Smithsonian National Zoo. With proper guidance, orangutans will be able to use their devices just like humans do– to spend their time doing things that they enjoy. They will have access to music, musical instruments, cognitive games, art, painting, drawing, photos and videos. Among other things, they will be able to see photos and videos of other orangutans."



http://redapes.org/multimedia/apps-for-apes/