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![Orangutan Appeal UK staff sit on stairs outside Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.]()
Borneo visit
Continuing our work towards a sustainable future for the critically endangered orangutans.
![Two members of Orangutan Appeal UK post with an orangutan soft toy and certificate of thanks with Vision school representative.]()
Thank you Vision Primary School Sandakan!
We are so thankful to all the students, staff, and parents who have helped fundraise for the orangutans.
![Paul O'Grady holding orphaned infant Archie in his arms.]()
Remembering Paul O'Grady
As Patron and friend of Orangutan Appeal UK since 2015, the news of Paul O'Grady's passing has saddened us deeply.
![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.
![Archie's Road to Freedom cover of the book shows an illustration of an orangutan smiling in a rainforest.]()
Archie's Road to Freedom
Celebrating 'Archie's Road to Freedom' as part of World Storytelling day!
![Betws railway station staff posing for photos in celebration of fundraising efforts.]()
Thank you Alpine Coffee Shop, Gallery & Hangin' Pizzeria!
Located in Betws-y-Coed railway station at the heart of Snowdonia National Park is Alpine Coffee Shop, Gallery & Hangin' Pizzeria.
![A young orangutan holding onto a branch in a tree surrounded by green leaves.]()
Independence for Canyon
Canyon arrived at Sepilok aged around two years old after a report was made that some villagers were keeping a baby orangutan as a pet.
![Sepilok staff in read matching polos stand and pose for photo whilst holding up Orangutan Caring Week 2022 banner.]()
Orangutan Caring Week
A worldwide event to raise awareness of the plight of the orangutan and to create positive change through activities and initiatives.
![Young orphaned orangutan Agop staring right into the camera with green rainforest in the background.]()
Meet Agop
Rescued as a tiny baby, Agop is under the care of our team. You can now support her on her journey back to the wild.
![A close up of a young female orangutan looking left with bright green trees behind her.]()
Independence for Betty
Betty arrived at Sepilok after being found alone in the forest without her mother. She needed immediate medical treatment but soon began to recover.
![A male orangutan staring at the camera with arms crossed.]()
You can help by adopting Archie
Paul O'Grady fell in love with Archie during a filming trip to Sepilok in 2015 and continued to support Orangutan Appeal UK for the remainder of his life.
![A small female orangutan staring up at the sky.]()
Adopt Hujan
Hujan is the latest addition to our adoption scheme and is available for adoption now!
