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Question: Am I guaranteed to see an orangutan?

Answer: These orangutans are living wild in the reserve and come back for a free feed should they wish - for this reason sightings cannot be guaranteed.
The numbers of orangutans which come to the feedings differs on a daily basis and as they are wild and free to travel in the reserve it can never be guaranteed that any will come for the feed at all, especially during the fruiting seasons when naturally growing food is in abundance, and if it is raining. Although this can be disappointing for those hoping to see the orangutans, the truth is if no orangutans come, then it is a positive thing - it means they are not reliant upon the feeding and to survive and are living a free and natural existence in the reserve.

Although sightings at the feeding platform are not guaranteed, visitors also have the opportunity to observe some of the adolescent orangutans currently on their final stage of rehabilitation. Here, people can watch through specialist protected facilities as the young orangutans train on the ropes and trees as they begin transitioning back into the wild. However, if it is raining the orangutans at the outdoor nursery may have to be kept indoors, this is to prevent the spread of diseases such as Melioidosis, which is found in soil and water. The health and wellbeing of the orangutans is paramount.

(Source: The Orangutan Appeal UK, 24 Jul 2021)

Source Link: https://www.orangutan-appeal.org.uk/about-us/sepilok-orangutan-rehabilitation-centre