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Orang Utan Island
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Lily P
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Great visit
Jul 2023 • Family
Amazing !!!! Family of 5 went and we loved it ! Guide was very informative (I have attached her photo) lovely staff. Worth the money. Very clean and such a lovely day out. Would recommend
Written 31 July 2023
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ian
Sleaford, UK2 contributions
Very disappointing!!
Feb 2023 • Couples
We went to this island with a degree of excitement but sadly what it delivered was not what we expected. I went by taxi from KL and on arrival our driver took us to the ticket booth. We crossed to the island on a tourist boat that was reliable safe and well piloted. When we eventually got onto the island it was however found to be run down to the degree whereby I thought it was perhaps an old attraction that was coming to the end of its existence. There were not many orangutans to look at or pavements to walk around to see the animals. Sightings were limited although we could hear banging in the hidden areas so they were perhaps locked inside. Further the guide was not very informative and seemed conscious that there was not much for us to see. Even the taxi driver said the attraction had declined massively since he was there about 18 months ago. A disappointment and I would not recommend wasting your valuable holiday time visiting it.
Written 20 July 2023
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Gerd H.
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Resort for the endangered Orang Utan
Feb 2020 • Solo
Wanted to go there since long. Take your children, because their children may not see an Orang Utan. We must look to preserve this species, we are their relatives.
Written 19 March 2020
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David H
Barnard Castle, UK147 contributions
A really good experience.
Jan 2020
We really enjoyed this trip . We saw many orangutans and the guide was very informative about all the individuals on the island. These primates are very intelligent and guickly learn anything new. A must see if you are in the area.
Written 27 January 2020
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Stephen G
54 contributions
Visit to see the orangutans
Sep 2019 • Family
Well worth the trip from kl to Penang the park was well laid out seen as much as you could the animals are well looked after
Written 18 September 2019
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azra h
Surfers Paradise, Australia385 contributions
WORTH SEEING
Jul 2019 • Couples
It should be a lesson to all of us to see what the disappearance of jungle means to these beautiful creatures. we hired a driver to take us there and lucky we did as it is not as easy to find unless you are a local who can speak the language . once we got to Laketown Resort which was practically deserted as it was out of school and public holidays. the resort is very unkempt and in dire need of spit and polish. from there you take the ferry to the Orang utan Island, where we were met by a guide who told us about the history and need for the place like that if we want to preserve the Orangutang species. oh my god they are so much like humans its scary. we were told a story about each one of them , Adam who cannot be released as he was too humanised from infancy from him they have learned that they are animals and need to be with their own to learn how to survive. Chachi four years old who was brought to the island from Sabbah after his mother was killed when the jungle was cleared for more Palm oil plantations, and was adopted by one of the mothers who already has a two year old , but like some step moms she doesn't show him love and attention like she does to her own. as we were in the enclosure and they were in the jungle environment it was mesmerising to watch them and learn from the professionals how important it is for their survival. the looks, the mannerism and the attention to each other is so much like human species. I could have stayed there longer just to watch their behaviour but, maybe next time. the organisations survives from donations and it is a great way to teach children and adults alike of their importance. great work
Written 24 July 2019
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李智优
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia49,977 contributions
Orang Utan Island
May 2019 • Family
It's about 10 minutes boat ride to reach the island. Boat fee is a bit expensive. Orang Utan on the island is much active at morning, as compared to afternoon
Written 26 May 2019
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Bill And Sue
London, UK38 contributions
Great for an hour or so
Apr 2019 • Family
Drove here from Georgetown. We were lucky as only tourists on the boat and island. Guide was charming. No doubt th ed orangutans would rather have been roaming on their original habitat, but that's disappeared due our palm oil habitat which isn't down to the sanctuary staff. It would not however be worth the 400-500 rm that lots of companies charge. Hire a car or take a cab and arrange yourself. We paid around 190rm for family of 5 entrance fee Inc the boat. If driving from Georgetown you need some cash for the toll roads, around 10 rm 5 or 6 times depending upon the route. Roads ar good quality and Google maps gets you there. After you get down the step hill turn into the Resort complex With large orangutan sign by the water park. Free parking. Takes about 1 hr 15 mins in the car. You can hire a car for 2 days for < 400 rm for 5.
Written 16 April 2019
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dselvan
Warrington, UK2,743 contributions
Enjoyable experience
Dec 2018 • Couples
I initially wasn't sure if I wanted to go here based on some of the negative reviews here on TA but actually glad I did.
It costs 36 Ringgit each if you are non Malaysian.
A short 5 minute boat trip from the laketown resort area takes you to the island surrounded by the beautiful lake.
As mentioned there are around 14 Orangutans of various different ages and apart from one which has been there since an infant who cannot be released, all others come here, get taken care of and then are placed in the wild.
The place is relatively small and you walk in an enclosed walkway, the orangutans are free to roam. This is true up to a point since the Orangutans are indeed free to roam within their large open air enclosure areas but certainly not like a zoo where the roaming area is minimal.
When we went, we were the only people on the island visiting and so had our guide to ourselves and saw various animals feeding- so felt like a personal tour.
The animals are great characters and I hope they do get released back into the wild where the belong and I hope I have contributed a little bit for preserving this endangered species.
There is a shop as well if interested in souvenirs.
Written 21 March 2019
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madeleine E
Penang Island, Malaysia95 contributions
What a fascinating place to visit
Mar 2019
A ten minute boat ride gets you across to the island where a knowledgeable guide will show you around. The cages are around you, not the monkeys! The whole establishment presents the monkeys in huge enclosures with high trees and var activity features. They are obviously well loved and looked after.
A recent fire destroyed part of the island jetty, fortunately not the hospital and neo natal facilities, however funds are obviously needed to rebuild and donations would certainly go towards a worthy cause. T shirt sales from the shop on the mainland apparently also contribute.
Try to visit early in the morning, first boat 0900, as the visitors are fewer and the Orang Utans awake.
Greatly enjoyed our visit and will definitely come again.
Written 6 March 2019
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