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Orangutan infant hanging by arm on ropes at Outdoor nursery

Protecting the critically endangered orangutan

Made possible by your support, we aid orangutan rescues, rehabilitation, population preservation, and habitat protection.

Why orangutans need our help

What we do

Welcome to Orangutan Appeal UK

We strive to protect remaining wild populations of orangutans by providing support and funding for projects in Malaysian and Indonesian Borneo; and by raising awareness of the plight of this great ape across the globe. We are also authorised to work on behalf of the famous Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.

  • Rescue & Rehabilitation

    Rescuing orphaned, injured & displaced orangutans, and providing care and rehabilitation to prepare them for a return to the wild

  • Education

    Raising global awareness about the orangutans’ plight to inspire a sense of responsibility and empathy to encourage active involvement in their protection

  • Conservation

    Helping preserve the orangutans’ natural rainforest habitat through protection and restoration, safeguarding their future

Learn more about our work
Four young orphaned orangutans in a wheelbarrow on their way to forest school
Alagu the orangutan high up in a tree.
Infant orangutan staring into the camera.

Help make a difference

Adopt an Orangutan

  • Young female Bornean orangutan in the rainforest

    Hujan

    Hujan is a sweet-natured and playful female who was born at Sepilok in 2019. Once shy and timid, she's growing in confidence and is an excellent climber.

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  • Young female Bornean orangutan

    Nami

    Nami is a confident and independent female, who is eager to learn and adapt to new challenges. She was 18 months old when she arrived at Sepilok in 2019.

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  • Adult Male Bornean orangutan in the rainforest

    Archie

    Archie has been at Sepilok since 2014 when he was a new born. He's known for his gentle and patient nature and charismatic personality.

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  • A young orphaned female orangutan hanging from rope by her arms

    Agop

    Agop is an adventurous and friendly female, who arrived at Sepilok in 2022 aged 1. She loves exploring, trying new foods and playing with her friends.

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Man of the Forest

Take a look behind the scenes at Sepilok and learn more about the vital work being carried out at the world's most renowned orangutan rehabilitation centre.

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