This Baby Orangutan Loves Riding A Tricycle Around Because She Doesn't Want To Walk
I get it, who likes walking?
Why walk when you can get around faster and in style?
A baby orangutan at the Siri Park & Zoo by Sriracha Tiger Zoo in Laem Chabang, Thailand, has clearly embraced that idea.
Fufu is a two-year-old orangutan who loves riding her trusty blue tricycle around the zoo compound.
The zoo told SAYS that Fufu taught herself how to ride the tricycle and began riding it about two or three months ago.
"We think Fufu likes to ride around as a faster way to get around the zoo because it requires less energy than walking," a zoo representative said.
However, Fufu's tricycle riding skills may need some work as she can often be seen tripping and crashing into visitors or nearby poles
Image via @siriparkandzoo (TikTok)
Image via @siriparkandzoo (TikTok)
A recent TikTok video shared by TikTok user @pakbangmuan showing Fufu taking off her tricycle has gone viral, racking up over 25 million views. has gone viral, racking up over 25 million views.
The little daredevil seemed a bit embarrassed by her tumble but managed to get back up on her ride with the help of visitors nearby.
Although she has a need for speed, she might need a little help with her balance.
Check it out below:
Charmed by the baby primate's cuteness, many netizens flooded the comments section with amusement and concern.
"HELP! I thought it was a kid with a costume on," one user exclaimed, noting Fufu's human-like fall. Another chimed in, "Why did it fall like a human?"
"Hurt 1%, embarrassed 99%," a user joked, noting her quick recovery.
The zoo recently gifted Fufu a brand-new, red tricycle, but safe to say, this little orangutan still has a lot to learn when it comes to balancing and steering
Image via @siriparkandzoo (TikTok)
If you're ever visiting the Siri Park & Zoo by Sriracha Tiger Zoo, you can expect to find Fufu zooming around the venue at approximately 11am, 2pm, and 3pm.
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