Tipping the scales at a hefty 284 pounds (128 kilograms) with an 8-foot (2.4-meter) arm reach and a truly epic coat of hair, it's a really good thing Clyde is gentle. Father of Satu, Clyde is known for his patience, tolerance, and a major love for sleeping in (and not just on weekends). Clyde can often be seen sitting atop the jungle gym to quietly contemplate the world around him. Clyde arrived in San Diego on January 26, 1994.
He's known to some as Silly Satu. And, trust us, that's no accident. A bundle of energy, Satu has an endless appetite for mischief. Yet everyone agrees Satu is 100 percent loveable. He is also the father of Cinta.
Little Cinta (CHEEN tah) is turning out to be one spunky guy! His mom, Indah, had never had a baby before and wasn't quite certain what to do with her newborn. But Cinta, through sheer determination and a loud voice, made sure his needs were met.
"Artsy" doesn't even begin to describe Janey. She draws. She paints. She weaves. She does her own makeup. She pantomimes. She entertains the crowd. And, most of all, she loves doing all this for human visitors! Janey is the most intelligent of the group and the most social as well—always the center of attention. Ask any primate keeper and you'll hear a good story about Janey. She arrived in San Diego in 1984. Visit Janey's MySpace page.
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Let's just say Karen has a flair for the dramatic. The only member of the group to be hand-raised as an infant, she even survived a widely-publicized open-heart surgery in 1994. When the crowds arrive, Karen really takes it up a notch. She somersaults toward the window with a mouthful of water, waiting for the ideal moment to spray the glass!
Like any young adult, Indah has a rebellious streak. Case in point: upon arriving at the San Diego Zoo in 1992, she escaped to the viewing deck. Obviously athletic, Indah is also highly intelligent, likes cleanliness, and enjoys magazines and photos of dogs and horses. She's even a rebel when it comes to food—Indah likes spinach! She became a mother March 5, 2004 with the birth of her son, Cinta. She arrived in San Diego in 1992.
If there were an ape musical, Unkie would be the leading man. He and his mate, Eloise, can often be heard singing duets in harmony. Unkie is also very smart and highly acrobatic, swinging from limb to limb with the grace of a gymnast. In quieter moments, Unkie likes to lay back and catch a few rays. A true Californian!
Hitam Lucu (HEE tom Loo Coo), whose name means "black fun," is very outgoing and playful. If there is a large box, she loves throwing it around. If there is anything she can fling, she’ll do it. And she does her hardest to get mom Eloise and dad Unkie involved. Unkie arrived in San Diego June 24, 1986.
On exhibit, she is usually the one playing with orangutan Satu. He lets her tackle him, jump on him, and basically abuse him. They are fun to watch together.
Eloise, affectionately known as "Ellie," is the best mom a young siamang could hope to have. She's had lots of practice, having given birth to her seventh offspring, Karim-Alam, in 2006. Ellie likes to sing (when she's not busy rushing around from tree to tree), and can often be heard harmonizing with her lifelong mate, Unkie. So what does mom like for dinner? Grapes and bananas. Eloise arrived in San Diego December 12, 1986.
