See What Our Volunteers Had To Say About Their Time At The Samboja Lestari Orangutan Sanctuary!
See What Our Volunteers Had To Say About Their Time At The Samboja Lestari Orangutan Sanctuary!

See What Our Volunteers Had To Say About Their Time At The Samboja Lestari Orangutan Sanctuary!

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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IUCN Red List Explained

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We all know the labels Vulnerable, Endangered and Critically Endangered, but what goes on behind them? Join us as we unpick the IUCN Red List, from how species are assessed to what those categories really mean for conservation.

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Gabriella's Samboja Lestari Orangutan Volunteer Experience

Gabriella's Samboja Lestari Orangutan Volunteer Experience

Gabriella shares her experience volunteering with orangutans at Samboja Lestari in Borneo, from sun bear care and enrichment to daily orangutan conservation work!

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The Great Orangutan Project Review: Ruth's Volunteer Experience

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Posted by Leanne Sturrock on 11th Jan 2017 1 min

Ever wondered what it's like to volunteer with orangutans? At the Samboja Lestari Orangutan Sanctuary in Borneo, you'll get to do just that. We spoke to a number of our volunteers during their time on the project, to find out just what it's like to take part in this amazing project. Check out their experience below!

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Patricia commented 9 years ago
I found this very interesting and helpful, particularly as I will be volunteering in July. So, it's great to hear and see what to expect. Thanks, Tricia

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