The Orangutan Appeal UK is a registered charity based in the south of England, dedicated to the rehabilitation and preservation of Orangutans and the conservation of their habitat.
The Appeal strives to protect remaining wild populations of orangutans by providing support and funding for projects across Malaysian and Indonesian Borneo; and by raising awareness of the plight of this great ape across the globe. The Appeal is also authorised to work on behalf of the famous Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre!
The Rehabilitation Centre was buzzing with excitement the day we arrived in Sabah, for it meant King Ghaz, a male orangutan in his prime, would at last be returned to the wild.
For a number of months, King had been confined to a holding cage after he began to display territorial aggression in the area of the reserve surrounding the centre.
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Our project was to construct a large exercise enclosure for the young orphan Orangutans. The existing pen was totally inadequate, too small and cramped.
The task was a timely one as in the last two months the old cage had become unusable. It had rusted and frayed and the orphans had to spend long periods of time in small indoor cages, where exercise and climbing practice was impossible.
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The long awaited ‘Man of the Forest’ DVD/Video is now available depicting the work of Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre and the UK Appeal.
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Adopting a young orang is an excellent way to help the projects and get something back in return.
Click now to donate online. We are always grateful for anything you can give to help the appeal.
Our online shop has a great selection of gifts and clothing - all with an Orangutan theme of course!
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Orangutan Appeal UK
11 Forest Hall, Brockenhurst, New Forest SO42 7QQ
T: +44 (0) 1590 622966
E: info@orangutan-appeal.org.uk
Registered Charity No. 1092640
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