The Orangutan Project seeks donations for Baby
House
NEW
YORK, May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Orangutan
Project, a leading conservation organization dedicated to
protecting Critically Endangered orangutans, has issued an
urgent appeal to help construct a purpose-built Baby House for an
influx of orphaned orangutans in need of immediate care.
Over the past six months, The Orangutan Project has experienced
a surge in the number of orphaned orangutans rescued from
deforested habitats, illegal wildlife trade and other threats.
These vulnerable infants require specialized care and attention,
including around-the-clock support from dedicated babysitters, to
ensure their survival and well-being.
"Orphaned orangutans face unique challenges that require
specialized attention and care," said Leif
Cocks, founder of The Orangutan Project. "With the loss of
their mothers, these vulnerable infants require nurturing,
companionship and guidance crucial for their development."
"The construction of this purpose-built Baby House at our
Bornean Orangutan Rescue Alliance (BORA) Rescue &
Rehabilitation Centre in Berau, East
Kalimantan, represents a significant milestone in our
ongoing efforts to safeguard the future of these Critically
Endangered great apes. By providing specialized care to
orphaned orangutans during their critical early years, we are
laying the foundation for their successful rehabilitation and
eventual release back into their natural habitat."
The purpose-built Baby House will serve as a sanctuary,
providing a nurturing environment where these vulnerable infants
will receive the care they need during their formative years.
Strategically designed and constructed with the welfare of
infant orangutans in mind, the baby house will feature
state-of-the-art amenities including an activity center to
encourage natural behavior, nesting pods and poles to practice
nest-building skills and climbing, and a baby care room for medical
check-ups, ensuring the highest standards of care and comfort for
its tiny inhabitants.
Moreover, the Baby House will be staffed by a team of highly
trained and compassionate babysitters who will provide personalized
care to each orangutan, fostering socialization, cognitive
development, and emotional well-being. These dedicated caregivers
will work tirelessly to create a nurturing environment that mimics
the natural familial bonds orangutans would experience in the
wild.
To make this vision a reality, The Orangutan Project is calling
upon the generosity of individuals who share a passion for wildlife
conservation.
"We are facing an unprecedented crisis as we strive to provide
care for the growing number of orphaned orangutans in our care,"
Cocks said. "We are inviting donations from supporters who
recognize the importance of providing orphaned orangutans with the
care and support they need to thrive."
"Donations of all sizes are welcome and will directly contribute
to the construction and operation of the Baby House. Every dollar
donated will make a difference in the lives of these orphaned
orangutans, helping to ensure they receive the specialized care and
attention they deserve."
As a token of gratitude, The Orangutan Project is pleased to
offer special recognition to donors who contribute gifts of
$1,000 or more. Their names will be
enshrined forever on an honor board to be prominently displayed in
the Baby House, serving as a lasting tribute to their commitment to
orangutan conservation.
To donate and learn more about how you can support the urgent
construction of the purpose-built baby house, visit
theorangutanproject.org/baby-house.
About the Orangutan Project
The Orangutan Project was established in 1998 with a critical
mission; to ensure that Critically Endangered orangutan
species are protected against extinction and will continue to live
in viable wild populations for generations to come.
Today, The Orangutan Project is a dynamic, fast-growing, and
successful non-profit organisation that has raised over
$31 million to support a wide range
of critical projects that address the holistic problem facing
fragmented orangutan populations - including fighting deforestation
and habitat loss at the highest level.
Find out more www.theorangutanproject.org
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