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How your adoption could help

By symbolically adopting an orangutan you not only provide essential support for their care but also actively participate in the preservation of the species future.

Orangutans are under threat due to deforestation, the illegal pet trade and habitat destruction. As we witness the decline of their populations, it becomes crucial for us to take action and play a part in their conservation.

One impactful way to contribute to the well-being of these magnificent creatures is through our symbolic adoption scheme. 

The funds generated from adoptions play a crucial role in offering a second chance to orphaned, injured, and displaced orangutans like Nami and Agop. Without the backing of our supporters, these rescued orangutans wouldn't be prepared to embark on their journey back to the wild. Your contributions enable us to deliver the necessary care and support to address the devastation inflicted upon them by humans.

Symbolic adoptions are an engaging way to contribute towards conserving the critically endangered Bornean orangutan by following the progress of a rescued individual at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.

Your adoption will offer a unique opportunity to connect with these remarkable animals. You'll receive photos and insights into your adopted orangutan's life, and get to know their individual personality and the challenges they face.

Symbolic orangutan adoption.

How could it help?

The funds generated from these adoptions will go towards supporting various projects and initiatives which are all aimed at protecting and preserving these animals and their habitats in Borneo.

Our symbolic adoption scheme ensures that all the orangutans at Sepilok receive support and allows us to allocate resources where they are needed most, including rescue efforts, habitat restoration and our education and outreach programme.

Protecting a critically endangered species

Your adoption will serve as a lifeline for orangutans facing challenges for survival on the brink of extinction. From the moment a rescued orangutan arrives at Sepilok, our dedicated staff work tirelessly to rehabilitate and reintroduce them to the wild.

Your support helps provide these orangutans with a second chance at a natural life and makes a tangible difference to the future of this incredible species.

Beryl the orangutan at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

Conserving their rainforest home

The greatest threat to orangutans is the loss of their natural habitat. Deforestation is rapidly shrinking the rainforests that orangutans call home.

We support initiatives like Regrow Borneo and the Borneo Nature Foundation (BNF) who work hard to preserve and restore these crucial ecosystems by regenerating degraded landscapes into habitable forest areas once again.

Infant orangutan in a tree

Raising awareness & educating

By taking out an orangutan adoption, you become an advocate for the orangutans' plight. In sharing what you learn from the adoption, a ripple effect of awareness can lead to increased public support, more comprehensive conservation policies, and a greater understanding of how all living beings are connected.

Your contribution towards the protection of orangutans not only helps them, but an entire ecosystem.

Vera raising awareness for Orangutan Appeal UK in her local library

Community empowerment

Our team work closely with local communities talking to them about how they can protect orangutans, the rainforest and their livelihoods with a view to fostering a harmonious coexistence between humans and orangutans.

Your adoption directly supports these initiatives and helps empower local communities in their conservation efforts.

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By adopting an orangutan, you are directly contributing to the preservation of a critically endangered species.

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