see orangutans in australia and the wild

Australian Orangutan Project Borneo Eco Adventure Tours
The Australian Orangutan Project, in association with Garuda Orient Holidays, has developed a unique adventure tour programme. Visitors can see the orangutan in the wild in Borneo. For more information see AOP Tours

Bohork, in Sumatra
There is a tourist site to see orangutans at Bohorok, near Medan North Sumatra. Here local guides can take tourists on forest treks. No real rehabilitation occurs on this site and some orangutans are kept in cages to display to tourists. However some organisations are trying to develop its educational value. The village was recently destroyed by the floods and the area may still be recovering.

Sepilok, in Sabah
This is a very commercial tourist destination, which will allow easy viewing of ex-captive orang utans. Can be booked through any travel agent.

Semagok, near Kuching in Sarawak
There is a small center within a short distance of Kuching. This can offer comfortable viewing of ex-captive and captive orang utans. The trip can be organised from any Hotel in Kuching.

Wanariset, in East Kalimantan
This is closed to tourists. You will need some zoological connection to see orang utans here.

Tanjung Puting National Park, in Southern Kalimantan
There are currently 3 types of visits possible to the OFI site in Borneo;

• 7 day tour
• Volunteer programme

Orangutans in Australian Zoos
You can see orangutans in the following zoos in Australia: Perth Zoo, Adelaide Zoo, Melbourne Zoo, Taronga Zoo (Sydney)