Great Orang-Utan Experience in Malaysia

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Work as an animal keeper at an ape centre in a popular Malaysian zoo based in the capital Kuala Lumpur and an exciting and unique 2 week wildlife and rainforest tribes tour in Borneo with back stage passes into jungle based orangutan rehabilitation centres.
"Seeing the Orangutans was undoubtedly the highlight of the trip! But, also travelling by longboat into the heart of the jungle was also an amazing experience!" Fiona Dewey
Partner: Great Orangutan Project in Zoo Negara, Great Orangutan Project in Matang Wildlife Centre, Batang Ai tribal village.
Animal Focus: Orangutans
Trip code: Great Orangutan Experience Malaysia
Duration: 28 days 27 nights
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak in Malaysian Borneo
Activities: Enrichment and husbandry of captive primates, visit orangutan rehab centres, live with rainforest tribes,
Start dates: Twin centre. 3rd of each month arrival in Kuala Lumpur then fly to Kuching in Sarawak Borneo.
Programme Inclusions
Inclusions
•Meet and greet at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) OR Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT), Malaysia;
•Arrival transfer from Airport to city centre accommodation. Meet & greet and arrival transfers will only take effect if correct flight details have been confirmed received by WOX one month prior to your arrival. Please ensure that we have received your flight details to avoid disappointment. Do check your arrival airport;
•Welcome dinner on arrival day in Kuala Lumpur;
•Transfer from city centre accommodation to project site public transport;
•Induction and orientation at Zoo;
•Departure transfer to KLIA or LCCT, Malaysia;
•English-speaking programme facilitator;
•13 nights at designated accommodation;
•Meal allowance/meals as indicated on itinerary;
•All activities, materials, tools and equipment included in “Project Days”;
•Conservation contribution to the project.
Not Included
•International and internal airfare, camera fees, visa application/fees, private transfers, meals and accommodation when travelling independently or on Off Days, insurance, personal incidentals and any item not stated in the list above.
Inclusions
accommodation, food, visa

