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Paul O'Grady's gift to orangutan conservation
We are deeply touched by the incredible kindness of our patron Paul O'Grady's generous £50,000 gift in his will.
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Branching Out
Celebrating the success of our networking event aimed at fostering and strengthening our connections within the orangutan conservation community in Sabah.
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Captivating art installation focused on conservation takes its place at Sepilok
An extraordinary and thought-provoking sculpture has taken up permanent residence at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.
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Sepilok team members thanked for their long service
Honouring our outstanding team members for their invaluable dedication and contributions throughout their years of committed service.
![The king of Malaysia holding an orangutan soft toy at Sepilok.]()
The King of Malaysia visits Sepilok
A momentous occasion for orangutan conservation.
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Nursery changes
Our Sepilok team have been working extra hard recently expanding and adapting the facilities in the nurseries.
![Orangutan in a basket which sits on top of a scale so it can be weighed.]()
Funding vital health checks for orangutans
Bi-annual health check for the orangutans at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.
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Happy Easter!
You're not the only one who got an Easter egg this year! The orangutans at Sepilok are having fun celebrating Easter.
![A mother orangutan and her baby eating watermelon.]()
Celebrating Mother's Day at Sepilok
The orangutans at Sepilok loved their edible bouquets in celebration of Mother's Day.
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Halloween treats
The orphaned orangutans at Sepilok were treated to some scary pumpkins treats for Halloween.
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Orangutans at Sepilok tested for COVID-19
Sabah Wildlife Department have tested all the orangutans in their care thanks to funding from Orangutan Appeal UK.
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Lockdown update at Sepilok
The state of Sabah has entered full lockdown again.
