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Independence for Canyon
Canyon arrived at Sepilok aged around two years old after a report was made that some villagers were keeping a baby orangutan as a pet.
![Young orphaned orangutan Agop staring right into the camera with green rainforest in the background.]()
Meet Agop
Rescued as a tiny baby, Agop is under the care of our team. You can now support her on her journey back to the wild.
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Independence for Betty
Betty arrived at Sepilok after being found alone in the forest without her mother. She needed immediate medical treatment but soon began to recover.
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You can help by adopting Archie
Paul O'Grady fell in love with Archie during a filming trip to Sepilok in 2015 and continued to support Orangutan Appeal UK for the remainder of his life.
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Adopt Hujan!
Hujan is the latest addition to our adoption scheme and is available for adoption now!
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Tombi lives Independently
Tombi is ready to start living as an independent orangutan!
![Orangutan named Canyon with green trees behind her.]()
Happy Anniversary Canyon
It's been 3 years since Canyon arrived at Sepilok having been kept as a pet.
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Introducing Nami and Zorro
We are celebrating our 20th Anniversary this summer with the introduction of two infant orangutans to our adoption scheme.
![Young male orangutan named Peanut stares into the camera.]()
A Big Step for Peanut
After nearly 6 years on his rehabilitation journey, orphan Peanut has taken his next step - life in the wild!
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Orphan Gelison has been released!
Gelison, who was rescued in 2010 aged just eight months old, has now been released to live independently.
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Archie is now available to adopt!
Adopt Archie today and follow him on his journey back to the wild.
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Sabah Judiciary adopts five orangutans
Five judicial bodies in Sabah have adopted five orangutans at Sepilok.
