International Orangutan Day
August 19, 2025-August 19, 2025 -
Global, Global
International Orangutan Day, celebrated on August 19th each year, draws attention to the plight of the orangutans and spurs action towards their conservation.
This day emerged from the concerted efforts of various global organizations, including World Orangutan Events and Orangutan Outreach, who share a commitment to ensuring the survival of these remarkable creatures.
The day is set against a backdrop of critical threats to orangutans. It is primarily due to deforestation, the illegal wildlife trade, and habitat destruction caused by the expansion of palm oil plantations and logging activities.
Orangutans, native to the rainforests of Sumatra and Borneo, are facing a grim future. Their existence is being threatened by the loss of their natural habitats. This comes as a consequence of human activities like agriculture, logging, and the spread of palm oil farms.
This day serves as a rallying call for people around the world to contribute toward safeguarding the orangutans’ future, promoting awareness of sustainable palm oil consumption, and urging corporations to adopt practices that are friendly to orangutan habitats.
19 Aug 25
00:00 - 23:59
International Orangutan Day
