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    Merry Christmas and Thank You

    As 2023 comes to end we reflect on the year and extend heartfelt thanks for your invaluable support in making a difference to orangutan conservation in Borneo.

  • Photo of Hujan the orangutan with graphics of snow and the number 1 over layed on the photo

    Christmas Advent 2023

    Each year in December we post an online advent calendar featuring some of the orangutans at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.

  • Orangutan eyes up close.

    COP28 for a sustainable future

    World leaders are gathering to work together on solutions to tackle climate change. Climate action is key to the preservation and protection of all living things on our planet - including the critically endangered orangutan.

  • Orangutan Caring Week Logo

    Orangutan Caring Week 2023

    Today marks the beginning of Orangutan Caring Week which takes place annually to raise awareness for the critically endangered orangutan.Here's our list of ways you can help this year.

  • Plastic being collected from Sandakan beach.

    Plastic pollution

    Orangutans and other species face indirect consequences as plastic pollution disrupts ecosystems and contaminates their habitats.

  • Two orangutans sat on top of a new wooden platform in the trees.

    Nursery changes

    Our Sepilok team have been working extra hard recently expanding and adapting the facilities in the nurseries.

  • 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.