Orangutan Project

TOP is a non-partisan organisation that collaborates with several orangutan conservation projects.  They also provide habitat protection through its own programs to deter wildlife poaching, illegal logging and land clearing in Indonesia.

TOP’s philosophy is to work flexibly and tailor what is necessary to get the job done for orangutan conservation and welfare, with TOP’s organisations needs always subservient to the best outcome for orangutans.

The projects funded by TOP not only include direct orangutan conservation, such as orangutan rescue, rehabilitation and release programs, but also forest habitat protection and regeneration, education, research and local community partnerships.  Tying funding to direct outcomes for the species has enabled TOP to partner with the majoirty of orangutan conservation projects operation on the group today in Borneo and Sumatra.

Colour Me Bronze sponsors two Orangutans in Borneo… Harapi and Sudin… we send monthly donations for these these two gorgeous Orangutans to help with their rehabilitation process.

Meet “Harapi”…

Sex: Male

Approximate Date Birth: Sept 1, 2022

Arrival Date: June 1, 2023

Rehabilitation Centre: Bornean Orangutan Rescue Alliance (BORA) East Kalimantan, Indonesia

Physical Condition: Healthy and growing well

Bio

Little Harapi was rescued by our Bornean Orangutan Rescue Alliance (BORA) and the Ministry of Environment and Forestry in June 2023. He was being held illegally in Long Gie Village in Berau Regency, East Kalimantan. The BORA team received information about Harapi in the morning of 12 June 2023 and immediately set off to investigate. Upon arrival, they discovered that Harapi had been kept as a family pet for approximately one month. He was dressed in baby clothes and was wearing a necklace.

The team confiscated Harapi and transported him safely to our BORA rescue centre, approximately a three-hour drive away. Harapi was given a thorough examination and estimated to be approximately 10 months old. Thankfully, he was in reasonable health. Being so young, Harapi required constant care from the orangutan and veterinary staff. He was also given a large soft toy and blankets to cuddle. Harapi settled into the BORA centre well. He loves to go outside and explore the baby playground and forest and has a voracious appetite.

He was given the name Harapi as it means ‘hope’ in Indonesian. Precious Harapi can now begin a new life with us at our BORA rescue centre with renewed hope for a better future. With your support, our staff will give him years of care and Jungle School to ensure he has the best possible chance to return to and thrive in the wild where he belongs.

Meet “Sudin”…

Sex: Male

Approximate Date Birth: January 1, 2019

Arrival Date: May 1, 2021

Rehabilitation Centre: Sumatran Orangutan Reintroduction Centre, Bukit Tigapuluh, Sumatra

Physical Condition: Healthy and growing well

Bio

Sudin was transferred to a quaratine facility in Jambi, Sumatra, where he underwent full medical checkups. Sudin was diagnosed with an inflammatory bowel disease.  After a few weeks his health and behaviour improved immensely. Sudin is an active orangutan with a good appetite.

Sudin’s favourite foods include grapes, sour fruits, and green beans. Since his rescue, Sudin’s confidence has grown, and his cheeky nature now shines through. He loves to play outside his enclosure in the nearby trees. He has even started to try and build a basic nest by folding over leaves and twigs. Sudin will spend the next few years at the Open Orangutan Sanctuary in the Bukit Tigapuluh Ecosystem where he will join Jungle School and begin his rehabilitation journey.