The Australian Orangutan Project

"Foster our gorgeous twins "

Sumatran twins turn 1

It has been a huge year for Sumatran Orangutan twins Ganteng (handsome) and Ginting (a common local family name) who were born to two blind parents in January, 2011.

Leuser (father) and Gober (mother) were given the chance to breed as having an infant to take care of is an excellent way of improving Gober’s quality of life. Rather than being bored in her cage with nothing to do, Gober now has the full time responsibility of taking care of her infants, .. Read More

"Go on the trip of a lifetime"

See the orangutans in their own habitat

In 2012 the AOP is excited to present our series of fundraising tours to Borneo and Sumatra with tour group Orangutan Odysseys.

You can be part of a tour to one of three locations in 2012 (further locations planned in 2013). 1. Tanjung Putting National Part & OCCQ – Borneo Indonesia 2. Palangkaraya, Sabangau Forest & Nyaru Menteng – Borneo Indonesia 3. Gunung Leuser National Park + Batu Mbeli.. Read More

"I am extremely excited to be joining forces with TOP to help raise awareness about the plight of the orangutan"

Cornelia Frances

Cornelia Frances joins TOP as its first Ambassador and launches 'Redheads for Redheads'

Channel 7 actress Cornelia Frances has joined the The Orangutan Project (TOP) as its first Ambassador in an effort to raise awareness about Critically Endangered orangutans. Cornelia’s role with the TOP will kick off with a nationwide awareness campaign called 'Redheads for Redheads',.. Read More

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