Orangutan Island

Orangutan Island (2007-2009)

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If you thought the children on "Kid Nation" behaved like a bunch of wild apes, check out the cast of this very different reality series: a group of orphaned orangutans, who gleefully cut loose in a Borneo river sanctuary that may be the last refuge for their species. As Indonesian developers continue to grab up much of the wilderness around them, these plucky, intelligent animals must find a way to form a cohesive social group and fend off encroaching invaders from a nearby island.

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 19:00 (30 min)

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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Orangutan Island premiere?

Orangutan Island premiered on August 1, 2007.

Who were the creators of Orangutan Island?

Orangutan Island was created by NHNZ Productions.

What is the premise of Orangutan Island?

Orangutan Island follows the lives of orphaned baby orangutans and the dedicated team of caretakers who work to rehabilitate and release them back into the wild.

Where is Orangutan Island located?

Orangutan Island was filmed on location on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia.

How many baby orangutans were featured on Orangutan Island?

Orangutan Island featured 35 orphaned baby orangutans.

What kind of facility was set up on Orangutan Island to house the baby orangutans?

A temporary facility called the "baby school" was set up to house the baby orangutans on Orangutan Island.

How many seasons of Orangutan Island were produced?

Two seasons of Orangutan Island were produced.

Who were the caretakers on Orangutan Island?

The caretakers on Orangutan Island were a team of experts in orangutan rehabilitation, headed by Willie Smits.

Were any other animals featured on Orangutan Island?

No, only baby orangutans were featured on Orangutan Island.

How long did it take for the baby orangutans to be released back into the wild?

The baby orangutans were released back into the wild once they were about six years old and had completed their rehabilitation program.

What were some of the challenges faced by the caretakers on Orangutan Island?

The caretakers on Orangutan Island had to deal with the day-to-day challenges of caring for baby orangutans, as well as the larger issues of habitat loss and deforestation.

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