Baby orangutan raised by surrogate at Brookfield Zoo

BROOKFIELD, Ill. (WLS) -- A 6-month-old baby orangutan named Kecil is doing well at the Brookfield Zoo after he was brought there to be raised by a surrogate mother.

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Staff said Kecil and his new mom Maggie are doing great and have been together since the baby's arrival a month ago.

It will still be several months before the two will be on exhibit for visitors to see, so they can develop a bond and Kecil becomes more agile.