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Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Sanctuary

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Operated by the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation, the Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Sanctuary rescues, rehabilitates, and (when possible) releases orangutans affected by deforestation and the illegal pet trade. Through expert care and structured rehabilitation, these incredible apes are given a second chance at life in the wild. You can support their journey by volunteering with The Great Projects....

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Program Highlights

Volunteer at the world-renowned Nyaru Menteng sanctuary, as seen on the TV show 'Orangutan Jungle School'.

Observe the orangutans on the pre-release islands, witnessing first-hand the impact of the project's conservation and rehabilitation efforts.

Watch the baby orangutans come back from a long day at jungle school!

Create and hand out fun enrichment items for the orangutans to enjoy.

Visit a traditional night market and get an authentic experience of local life in Indonesia.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Kalimantan, Indonesia
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
Cost Per Week$600-900
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Conservation
  • Eco-Tourism
  • Environment
  • Tourism
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Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Program Details

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Locations

  • Kalimantan, Indonesia

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Animal Welfare
  • Conservation
  • Eco-Tourism

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities

Cost per week

$600-900

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Wifi Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Accommodation Options

  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Physical Exam/Health Records
  • Online Application
  • Other

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Operated by the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation, the Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Sanctuary rescues, rehabilitates, and (when possible) releases orangutans affected by deforestation and the illegal pet trade. Through expert care and structured rehabilitation, these incredible apes are given a second chance at life in the wild. You can support their journey by volunteering with The Great Projects. Help care for over 280 orangutans by creating enrichment, construction and maintenance tasks, reforestation, and behavioural observation. Volunteers work with the orangutans at various stages of rehabilitation, and those who have found a forever home at the sanctuary due to illness, injury, or humanization. During your stay, you'll enjoy unique experiences, such as boating to pre-release islands...

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