Conservation Connection: White Cheeked Gibbon

Have you met Robyn and Vilson, the two White Cheeked Gibbons at Wellington Zoo? You've probably heard them - they sing a duet every single morning!

They're arboreal, which means that they live in trees - and gibbons in the wild are becoming increasingly vulnerable due to deforestation.

Watch the video to find out how you can help make a positive difference in keeping their habitat safe!

[alessandro]

0:05 the gibbon casually doing a cartwheel high in the air on a rope upside down.... sick

[dmagz]

The way they move is unbelievable..They could tease anything and get away.

[BonoboD]

The movements and sounds of gibbons are exquisite. What charming beings!

[razrcarich]

0:06 Just casually doing a cartwheel in the air while hanging from a rope.

[toadever]

The way the beige one touched the lady's head. Very soft and sweet.

[Rahsaun]

Less than 10 seconds in and the Gibbon is casually showing off.

[lisaanderson]

When the lighter gibbon saw the mirror, then touched his face as if reading brail. I think they are absolutely amazing and beautiful creatures!

[bobhunt]

The awareness and intelligence in her understanding and implementation of love for nature's creation and the nuances with respect to the balance of earth's wonderfull creatures is next level. I respectfully love this woman and her vastly broad scope.

[ILoveEvadingTax]

"very cool sort of animal" is an understatement. the coolest animal - period

[rattyeely]

I love how they hold their creepy long arms when they're on the ground

[bananabuttons]

They are very gentle and sweet. They are obviously very happy there too, singing away 😊.

[RemiStardust]

0:05 cartwheel on a rope!!! Look ma, no floor!

[joelikespotatoes]

I love gibbons they just seem like complete goofballs and all they wanna do is go fast.

[KindCountsDeb]

Such acrobats ! Thank You for providing them with care and making people aware of the issues they face. Gorgeous animals.

[backpackerthrulife]

When I'm under stress I sometimes imagine I'm a gibbon cartwheeling as I'm flying from tree to tree, without a care in the world.. Has always looked like a hell of a lot of fun to me.

[surrendermore]

Wow they're pretty awesome, thank you for the peek into their lives and your devotion to these beautiful creatures.

[triceymorris]

Omg didn't know they existed how beautiful and intelligent they are singing

[n]

Imagine how scary these would be if they were as tall as humans?!

[mannixisle]

1:15 my first thought was that this was a human running on the rope.

[auspicious]

A small monkey grabbed my hair and pulled my head down as a child once. I still remember how shockingly strong it was despite being tiny and having seemingly skinny arms.