Amber, a 36-year-old orangutan from Louisville Zoo in Kentucky, showed an adorable reaction to a newborn baby. The endearing moment quickly won the hearts of people everywhere.
A Special Zoo Moment
The lovely scene unfolded when a three-month-old baby caught Amber’s attention.
Amber gestured to the mother to bring the baby closer, showing us just how smart she was.
The mother brought the baby near, and Amber, with a wide smile, looked in amazement at the little one in a snug gray outfit.
Connecting Through Glass
The crowd watching couldn’t resist a collective “aww” as Amber looked at the baby with big, soft eyes.
The baby’s mother told USA Today that Amber also kissed the glass twice when the infant was brought to her, a move that made everyone smile.
It seemed like Amber knew how special and tiny the baby was as she gazed at it with pure adoration.
She Loves Babies
This wasn’t the first time Amber had shown interest in a young visitor.
Earlier that month, she was seen in another video beckoning another baby to come closer.
The caption says, “The orangutan asked to see our 2-week-old.”
The zoo noted she’s known for having fun and often taps the glass and points to things people are wearing or carrying to get them to share a moment with her.
Heartwarming Encounters
“I just love how she smiles when they bring the baby closer. That’s just priceless,” a viewer commented about the encounter.
As this video goes viral, it reminds us of the incredible and sometimes silent bond that can form between people and animals.
For a brief time at the Louisville Zoo, the glass that separates Amber from the visitors became a window to a shared moment of joy, where an orangutan’s smile could reach across and warm anyone’s heart.
