Happy Ape-ril, aka Ape Awareness Month! Wild ape species face a multitude of dangers and destruction, including habitat loss, hunting, and poaching. In honor of Ape-ril, we have compiled 10 of the most interesting ape and orangutan facts! 1. There are two types of lesser apes, and 4 types of non-human great apes. Lesser apes: gibbons (South-East Asia) and siamangs …
Tag: conservation
Ralphs Community Contribution Program
The Orangutan Conservancy is excited to announce our enrollment in the Ralph’s Community Contribution Program, where your everyday grocery shopping can aid in the conservation of orangutans and their rainforest homes. This new community contribution program was created by the Kroger Family of Companies in order to create positive social impact and charitable giving at the national and local levels, …
NEW! – Kids’ Orangutan Adoption
The Orangutan Conservancy is excited to announce our new Kids’ Orangutan Adoption package just in time for the giving season! This brand new adoption package is geared towards the younger generation of conservationists that want to help support and protect wild orangutans in Indonesia.
Ramping Up for Giving Tuesday 2021
We are now just one week away from Giving Tuesday 2021! Giving Tuesday, or #GivingTuesday, was initially created in 2012 with the simple premise of a single day that encourages people to do good in the world. Everyone can participate in this movement of generosity, be it through donation, using your voice, or donating your time. The ultimate goal of …