World Orangutan Day 2017!
World Orangutan Day 2017!

World Orangutan Day 2017!

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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Are Viral Animal Videos Fuelling the Exotic Pet Trade?

Are Viral Animal Videos Fuelling the Exotic Pet Trade?

Viral animal videos are irresistibly cute, but are they causing more harm than good by unintentionally fuelling the exotic pet trade? Explore more with us in our latest blog!

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Best Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteer Projects to Join in 2026

Best Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteer Projects to Join in 2026

Discover the best wildlife sanctuary volunteer projects in Africa, the Americas and Borneo in our latest article! 

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How to Make the Most of the 2026 UK Bank Holidays (Without Pretending You’ve Hacked Time)

How to Make the Most of the 2026 UK Bank Holidays (Without Pretending You’ve Hacked Time)

Limited on time, want to volunteer more, or just curious about how to maximise your 2026 UK bank holidays with smart annual leave planning? Check out our honest guide to bank holiday travel planning! 

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Posted by Leanne Sturrock on 16th Aug 2017 1 min

August 19th marks World Orangutan Day, a time in which we turn our attention to one of the most critically endangered species on earth. With their numbers plummeting by 75% in the past 100 years, the threats faced by these vulnerable great apes are almost insurmountable, and they need our help if they’re to survive.

In light of this important occasion, The Great Projects are offering 15% off two of our amazing orangutan volunteer experiences. You can head to The Great Orangutan Project in Kuching, spending time at the Matang Wildlife Centre and aiding in the preservation of orangutans. Alternatively, take part on a vital conservation experience with the world-renowned IAR (International Animal Rescue), and help towards the rehabilitation of Ketapang’s orangutans.

This 15% discount is available for ONE DAY ONLY (today, 19th August), so if you want to take part, now is the time to book your place! To find out more about the threats orangutans face and how you can help them, check out our infographic just below.

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