Adopt the Sumatran Orangutan

Thank you for supporting Perth Zoo with a symbolic adoption of the Sumatran Orangutan.

This critically endangered great ape from Asia is threatened by habitat destruction and poached for the illegal pet trade. Perth Zoo supports the conservation of the Sumatran Orangutan in the protected Bukit Tigapuluh ecosystem in Sumatra, Indonesia.

Fun Fact: ‘Orangutan’ is Indonesian for ‘Person of the Forest’. Read more about the Sumatran Orangutan here

By choosing a symbolic adoption today, you're helping us care for the animals at Perth Zoo and contributing to the protection of threatened species. Your gift supports vital conservation efforts and helps ensure a brighter future for wildlife.

A welcome email for your symbolic adoption will be sent to you in the coming days!

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