News

Calls to protect great apes from threat of infection 27/03/2020

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 25/03/2020

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 24/03/2020

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 24/03/2020

Look how well Mimi's baby is doing!

Happy Mother's Day 23/03/2020

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 19/03/2020

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 20/02/2020

Orangutan Appeal UK is in no way affiliated with Travellers Worldwide or their volunteer programme at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.

Bidu Bidu does some Gardening 31/01/2020

Watch our video of Bidu Bidu who has taken up gardening after watching members of staff doing some weeding!

Long-term supporter & naturalist Ray Hale 21/01/2020

Ray has been sharing his experiences & raising awareness of the orangutan to cruise ship audiences

Beryl begins her life in the wild 02/01/2020

Beryl has decided for herself that she wants to live independently in the Kabili reserve. At around 8 years of age, female orangutans will start to move away from their mum and we are so proud and pleased that Beryl has taken the decision to begin her life in the wild.