Places Where You Can Spot Orangutans in the Wild

Borneo, Indonesia - Check out Tanjung Puting National Park or Kutai National Park to see orangutans in their natural home.

Sumatra, Indonesia - Visit Gunung Leuser National Park or Bukit Lawang to spot orangutans in Sumatra’s rainforests.

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Borneo, Malaysia - Go to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Sabah for a chance to see orangutans up close.

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Kinabatangan River, Malaysia - Take a river cruise along the Kinabatangan River to see orangutans and other wildlife.

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Bukit Tigapuluh National Park, Indonesia - This park in Sumatra is a good spot for finding orangutans in the wild.

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Deramakot Forest Reserve, Malaysia - Visit this reserve in Sabah for guided tours to see orangutans and other wildlife.

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Lanjak Entimau Wildlife Sanctuary, Malaysia - Located in Sarawak, this sanctuary is home to orangutans.

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Kalimantan, Indonesia - Explore the forests of Kalimantan for a chance to see wild orangutans.

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Danum Valley Conservation Area, Malaysia - Visit Danum Valley in Sabah to see orangutans in a well-protected rainforest.

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