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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.
02/11/2022
Adopt Archie
Adopt Archie for yourself or as a gift and contribute to orangutan conservation in Borneo today
New adoptions are £40.00 +P&P for postal or make your donation go further with an E-adoption.
A new adoption of Archie will include:
- Full profile and history
- A personalised letter and certificate
- 2 7x5” photographs
- Our current newsletter
- Fact sheet about orangutans
- Exclusive access to footage of chosen orangutan
- Activity packs for children (optional)
- Orangutan soft toy made from recycled plastic bottles (postal adoptions only)
After 6 months you'll receive an update with 2 more photos and the latest newsletter. After 11 months you'll be invited to renew your adoption for another year. If renewed, you’ll receive a further update along with new photos, personalised certificate and newsletter.

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