Our Top 8 Adorable Orangutans!
Our Top 8 Adorable Orangutans!

Our Top 8 Adorable Orangutans!

IAR Orangutan Project

IAR Orangutan Project


Samboja Lestari Orangutan Volunteer Project

Samboja Lestari Orangutan Volunteer Project

12 - 26 Nights from $2,019.00

Work on enrichment for 112 orangutans and 72 sun bears at the world-renowned Samboja Lestari Rescue Centre

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The Great Orangutan and Pygmy Elephant Project

The Great Orangutan and Pygmy Elephant Project

11 Nights from $2,086.00

Help to restore Borneo’s rainforest and provide a safe home for wild orangutans and pygmy elephants.

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The Great Orangutan Project

The Great Orangutan Project

7 - 28 Nights from $1,074.00

Volunteer with orangutans on this award-winning orangutan project at Matang Wildlife Centre in beautiful Borneo!

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Best Summer Volunteer Programs 2026: Meaningful Wildlife Adventures Abroad

Best Summer Volunteer Programs 2026: Meaningful Wildlife Adventures Abroad

Looking for the best summer volunteer programs 2026? Here's our top picks in ethical wildlife conservation experiences across Africa, Asia, and Central America.

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Sir David Attenborough 100th Birthday: A Century of Inspiring Conservation

Sir David Attenborough 100th Birthday: A Century of Inspiring Conservation

For many of us, our love for wildlife started with a familiar voice narrating the wonders of the natural world. As David Attenborough turns 100, join us as we celebrate the voice that inspired generations to care about wildlife, explore the natural world, and take action to protect it.

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Back in Borneo: Our First 2026 Volunteers Get to Work at Samboja Lestari

Back in Borneo: Our First 2026 Volunteers Get to Work at Samboja Lestari

Meet the first 2026 Samboja Lestari volunteers and discover how they got stuck in supporting orangutans and sun bears through hands-on conservation!

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Posted by Leanne Sturrock on 12th Nov 2016 1 min

Orangutans are adorable, aren't they? With much of this month's focus being on our beloved rainforest relatives, there has been plenty of opportunity to bring awareness to the plight of this amazing species. But, since it's the weekend, we thought it best to share some light-hearted pictures of these fuzzy little friends. So sit back, relax, and enjoy our top 8 sweet orangutan snaps!

This Terrible Twosome

Cute baby orangutans

This Little One, Who Thinks He's King Of The Jungle

Cute orangutan

This Thirsty Friend (Anyone Up For Charades?)

Funny orangutan

This Orang With Attitude

Sassy Orangutan

And This Pouty Pal, Who Seems To Be Sat On The Naughty Step...

Baby orangutan

This Proud Parent

Orangutan with baby

This Literal Bundle Of Joy

Bundle of orangutans

And Finally, These Sweet Sleepyheads

Sleeping orangutan

Can't get enough of these cute creatures? Want to get up close and personal with the orangutans themselves? Head to our projects page and see which trip suits you the most! With 15% off all orangutan projects until the end of November, what better time to book?!

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