Protecting the critically endangered orangutan
What we do
Welcome to Orangutan Appeal UK
We work to protect remaining wild populations of orangutans by supporting conservation projects in Borneo and raising global awareness of their plight.
Our main focus is Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Malaysian Borneo, where we have supported orangutan care and conservation work since 2001.
Rescue & Rehabilitation
Rescuing orphaned, injured & displaced orangutans, and providing care and rehabilitation to prepare them for a return to the wild
Education
Helping people understand the threats facing orangutans and why protecting them matters, encouraging informed and responsible support for their conservation.
Conservation
Supporting the protection and restoration of the orangutans’ natural rainforest habitat, helping to safeguard their future in the wild.
Help make a difference
Adopt an Orangutan
![Napagang practices climbing using the ropes at the outdoor nursery at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. He has both arms above his head holding the rope, while one foot dangles and the other is placed above his head helping him to hold onto the rope. He looks directly at the camera.]()
Napagang
Napagang is a spirited and resilient orangutan. Rescued in 2024 aged two, his fun-loving character and vibrant energy make him very popular.
![Hujan looking at the camera, with dark eyes highlighted by rings of pale (periocular) skin, and auburn hair standing on end giving her a fluffy appearance.]()
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.
![Agop, young orphaned orangutan, dangling from a platform, sparse auburn hair showing delicate skin and pigmentation patterns.]()
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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![Orangutan Appeal UK team members completing Honorary Wildlife Warden training in Sabah]()
Strengthening wildlife protection
Four members of our team have become accredited Honorary Wildlife Wardens.
![Otan and Eyos, two orangutans reintroduced to Tabin Wildlife Reserve in 2012, pictured with their infants in the wild 14 years later.]()
Earth Raise 2026
Fourteen years after their reintroduction, orangutans once rescued as orphans are now raising the next generation in the wild.
![Datuk Jafry Jonrey]()
Minister visits Sepilok and adopts Hujan
Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin shows his support.
Video
Man of the Forest
Go behind the scenes at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and discover the extraordinary journey from rescue and rehabilitation to a return to the wild.
Our short film reveals the dedicated work of Sabah Wildlife Department and the vital support made possible by Orangutan Appeal UK and people like you.