News

Orangutans at Sepilok tested for COVID-19 13/09/2021

Sabah Wildlife Department have tested all the orangutans in their care thanks to funding from Orangutan Appeal UK

2022 Calendar 03/09/2021

The eagerly anticipated 2022 Orangutan Appeal UK calendar is available for pre-order now!

International Orangutan Day 2021 18/08/2021

International Orangutan Day aims to highlight the plight of the critically endangered orangutan. Watch our video about our work at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

Update on orangutan rescued from plantation 18/08/2021

An young male orangutan, rescued by the WRU, is now under the care of Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

World Elephant Day brings attention to the urgent plight of Asian and African elephants. The elephant is loved, revered and respected by people and cultures around the world, yet we balance on the brink of seeing the last of this magnificent creature.

Give as you Live Online 20/07/2021

Shop online and raise money for Orangutan Appeal UK. It's easy and it's free!

Young orangutan rescued from plantation 02/07/2021

An young male orangutan, rescued by the WRU, is now under the care of Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

Baby elephant rescued in Lahad Datu 01/07/2021

An emergency call to the Wildlife Rescue Unit led to the rescue of a baby elephant who has now found a safe home at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

WRU urges Sabahans to register for vaccination 01/06/2021

Assistant Director of Sabah Wildlife Department, Dr Sen Nathan, urges the public to get vaccinated against Covid-19

Four elephants get new home at elephant sanctuary in Sabah 26/05/2021

Four Bornean pygmy elephants have been transferred to their new home at Bornean Elephant Sanctuary (BES) in Kinabatangan, with help from Orangutan Appeal UK.