Orangutan Island

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  • 2007
  • 2 Seasons
  • 8.8  (92)

Orangutan Island, a captivating series on Animal Planet, is an intense and informative show about orphaned orangutans struggling for survival and their journey towards freedom in a secluded jungle island. The show is narrated by Rodd Houston, Iain Fraser, and Virginia Madsen, and it premiered in 2007.

The series follows a group of orphaned orangutans that were rescued from the palms plantations across Borneo, Indonesia by the Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the endangered Bornean orangutan. The orangutans are brought to an isolated and uninhabited island, which is home to a forest known as Bukit Merah, where they can receive the care they need in a safe environment away from human activity.

The orangutans are cared for by a dedicated team of experts, including scientists, veterinarians, and animal caretakers, who work hard to encourage the animals' natural behaviors and help them adapt to their new surroundings. The team is led by Lone Dr

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Seasons
Episode 11
11. Episode 11
February 22, 2009
After a play-fighting accident, orang-utan Jordan faces amputation if an X-ray machine doesn't arrive in time. Later, Jupiter goes wild, aping Chen Chen.
Chain Reaction/A Walk on the Wild Side
10. Chain Reaction/A Walk on the Wild Side
February 22, 2009
Bonita gives an unexpected reaction after an action by Jupiter, and she leaves the island after her run in with Hamlet. Lone sets out to find Bonita, fearing that she is in danger of poachers.
Double Edged Sword/Teen Angst
9. Double Edged Sword/Teen Angst
February 15, 2009
Hamlet's future may be compromised after he strolls into the wild side. A plump Chen Chen had no one to meet him after returning from the clinic having mended. Lone tries to find the best way to ensure Bonita's health. Meanwhile, the males of Palas Island go on a rampage to targeting Kiki, and leaving baby Hardi in harm's way.
Where There's Smoke...
8. Where There's Smoke...
February 8, 2009
Reno's attempt to establish himself on the island ends with disastrous results.
We Are Family
7. We Are Family
February 8, 2009
Kiki allows the other females to watch over her offspring despite better her judgment.
The Intruder
6. The Intruder
November 30, 2007
Conflict between the two orang-utan communities escalates into a perilous contest in which maladjusted orang-utan Jordan could lose his life.
Kindered Spirits/
5. Kindered Spirits/
November 30, 2008
Although things have seemed to calm down since the return of Hamlet, it's a precarious peace between the two Orangutan's populations.
Fight Club
4. Fight Club
November 23, 2008
The orangutans are in the midst of a power struggle.
Sink or Swim
3. Sink or Swim
November 23, 2008
Now that the borders are open, the weakest orphans try to make adjustments.
No Borders
2. No Borders
November 16, 2008
Lone hopes the older orangutans will come in and teach the younger ones after opening up the island borders.
An Angel in Paradise
1. An Angel in Paradise
November 16, 2008
Season 2 begins with the 32 orangutan left on the island get aid from 2 visitors who are risking their lives.
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  • Premiere Date
    November 2, 2007
  • IMDB Rating
    8.8  (92)
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