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Getting To Know Them Better

Jam was born at a Hollywood entertainment compound and would have been worked in television and entertainment, but his trainer decided to stop working great apes shortly after his birth. So Jam arrived at the sanctuary when he was only three years old, in the company of BamBam and Pebbles. He was reunited with his mother, Geri, but was afraid of Sammy, his very large “cheek-padded” father. While Sammy was occupied elsewhere, Jam would often spend time playing and grooming with Geri.

In addition to his mother Geri, Jam has lived with several orangutans at the Center including Tango, Kiki, BamBam, and currently Bailey.  He has always been very social and now as a full grown adult male with large cheekpads, he is very handsome and devoted to Bailey. They often can be found wrestling and tickling outside in their habitat, sitting in a hammock together and grooming, or spending quiet time with each other inside their night house.

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Birthday

04/09/2001

Interesting Facts

  • His favorite food is corn on the cob…and he wants nothing to do with tomatoes.
  • Like his father, Sammy, Jam seems to have a fascination with feet. It is the first thing he looks for when meeting someone new!

ADOPT AN APE

It costs over $25,000 a year to care for one of our apes. By symbolically adopting the ape of your choice for a one-time donation of $300 OR just $25 a month for one year, you are helping ensure the health, safety, and well-being of your orangutan or chimpanzee.

Can't Adopt?

In addition to cash donations, the Center for Great Apes is always in need of food, enrichment items, and supplies. We welcome gifts of all kinds.

Wishlist

Want to know what we need? We have a list of things we would like to have.

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