Siamang Island, Primate habitat in Jerusalem Zoo, Israel
Siamang Island is a primate enclosure in the Jerusalem Zoo, surrounded by a narrow water channel and fitted with wooden climbing structures. Ropes and platforms connect the different levels, allowing the inhabitants to swing between the structures.
The enclosure opened in the early 2000s to house animals from an international breeding project. At first the area was smaller, but after several years it was redesigned and the climbing structures expanded.
Signage appears in Hebrew, Arabic, and English, reflecting the linguistic fabric of the city around the zoo. Morning visitors often pause when the animals begin their territorial calls, a sound that carries across several nearby habitats.
The animals are most visible in the late morning, before the midday heat sets in and they retreat to the shade. A shaded viewing spot on one side allows for quiet observation without direct sunlight.
A scattered feeding system hides fruit and vegetables at different heights, so the animals must search for them. This system keeps the inhabitants busy foraging for several hours each day, much as they would in their natural environment.
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