Our Sponsors
The Australian Orangutan Project are proud and pleased to introduce Scholastic as our major sponsor. As partners AOP and Scholastic are dedicated to developing Children's willingness to care for the Environment and the Critically Endangered Orangutan.
ING DIRECT is proud to sponsor the Australian Orangutan Project (AOP) by providing direct funding to the AOP Education Program, Colour It Orange, which helps to raise much needed funds to support the rehabilitation and release of orphaned orangutans back into safe rainforest areas.
National Children’s Ambassador
THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK TO DANIEL, WILLIAM AND ALL OF THE CLARKE FAMILY! Daniel Clarke is a bright, energetic and determined young man with a passion for saving the Orangutans of Borneo & Sumatra. Daniel has an infectious personality which engenders trust and enthusiasm amongst his peers as well as adults alike. Daniel and his equally dedicated brother William have been amazing, inspiring … Learn More »
Where’s Pongo?
Pongo Pygmaeus is the botanical name for the Bornean Orangutan. Pongo, the ambassador has had many great adventures as a classroom helper in schools across Australia. In 2012, he is retiring from his adventures so this is our tribute to Pongo. As a classroom helper, Pongo has excited and encouraged children and teachers all over Australia. He has helped children and classroom helpers to … Learn More »
Finding Sheeko
New Story book Young orangutans are often lost if they are separated from their mothers and can be rescued by carers at orangutan orphanages. When people see young Sheeko alone in the forest, they rescue him and bring him into the care centre. Read all about Sheeko and his adventure. Finding Sheeko was written by Marion Wall – Committee member Australian Orangutan … Learn More »