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![The king of Malaysia holding an orangutan soft toy at Sepilok.]()
The King of Malaysia visits Sepilok
A momentous occasion for orangutan conservation.
![Two orangutans sat on top of a new wooden platform in the trees.]()
Nursery changes
Our Sepilok team have been working extra hard recently expanding and adapting the facilities in the nurseries.
![Orangutan in a basket which sits on top of a scale so it can be weighed.]()
Funding vital health checks for orangutans
Bi-annual health check for the orangutans at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.
![Painted Easter eggs sit inside a cut watermelon with orangutans and other animals painted on top of them.]()
Happy Easter!
You're not the only one who got an Easter egg this year! The orangutans at Sepilok are having fun celebrating Easter.
![A mother orangutan and her baby eating watermelon.]()
Celebrating Mother's Day at Sepilok
The orangutans at Sepilok loved their edible bouquets in celebration of Mother's Day.
![An orangutan eating a pumpkin with a carved Halloween pumpkin in front of them.]()
Halloween treats
The orphaned orangutans at Sepilok were treated to some scary pumpkins treats for Halloween.
![Young male orangutan.]()
Orangutans at Sepilok tested for COVID-19
Sabah Wildlife Department have tested all the orangutans in their care thanks to funding from Orangutan Appeal UK.
![Two care team members helping two infant orangutans hold onto the ropes.]()
Lockdown update at Sepilok
The state of Sabah has entered full lockdown again.
![Orangutan infant stares into camera.]()
Orangutan care during the pandemic
Although most of the world is in lockdown orangutans still need our help.
![Young female orangutan.]()
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.
![Sepilok Closed due to Covid-19 poster with 'Temporary closed to public' written across a photo of an orangutan.]()
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.
![A group of people stand holding posters announcing Wildlife survey.]()
Sabah announces new wildlife survey
Sabah Wildlife Department announce launch of population survey on Sabah's orangutans and elephants.
