Orangutan Care during this Crisis
Although most of the world is in lockdown orangutans still need our help
News
Orangutans' existence threatened by coronavirus
Our article on the threat that coronavirus poses to the critically endangered orangutan has been published by The Ecologist
Calls to protect great apes from threat of infection
BBC news article published 27 March 2020 Coronavirus: Calls to protect great apes from threat of infection
Coronavirus poses lethal threat to great apes, experts warn
British newspaper, The Guardian, has quoted our chairperson, Susan Sheward MBE in an article published today highlighting the threat COVID-19 poses to orangutans.
Orangutans at threat of Coronavirus
As the highly infectious COVID-19 (Coronavirus) arrives in Borneo, this could have a devastating impact on the critically endangered orangutans cared for at the centre.
Mimi & her baby boy
Look how well Mimi's baby is doing!
Happy Mother's Day
Happy Mother's Day. Show your mum you are thinking of her and adopt a baby orangutan for her. The adoption pack comes with a personalised letter and certificate along with 2 photos and the story of your chosen baby. We will also send you a 6 month update to show how your orangutan is progressing.
Sepilok is closed to the public
Due to the spread and threat of COVID-19 (coronavirus) the Malaysian government has taken the decision to close Sepilok to the public in order to protect the orangutans, staff and public.
Statement Regarding Travellers Worldwide
Orangutan Appeal UK is in no way affiliated with Travellers Worldwide or their volunteer programme at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.
