Orangutan Foundation International Canada

Supporting Orangutan Conservation

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    Orangutan Foundation International Canada's main mission is to support and continue the orangutan and forest conservation efforts initiated by Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas in … .

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Orangutan Foundation International Canada is a sister organization to the Orangutan Foundation International.

Orangutan Conservation

Read about the biggest threats to the dwindling populations of wild Bornean and Sumatran orangutans and what the Orangutan Foundation International Canada and you can do to help them.

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We rely on your donations to care for the 300 plus orangutans at the OCCQ Care Center as well as to purchase and protect remaining orangutan rainforest habitat. Please help us and donate today.

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Orangutan Behaviour

Orangutans have a high level of intelligence which manifests itself in tool-use and the making of tools in the wild. Read more about Orangutans, their social organization and other behaviours here.

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About Our Work

Orangutan Foundation International Canada's wildlife conservation objectives are aimed at preserving nature for the greater benefit of society. We believe in a three-pronged strategic approach to protecting wildlife. The Orangutan Foundation International Canada works to help local people, to conserve rainforest habitat and to protect local wildlife as well as the orangutans of Indonesian Borneo. Read Our Mission Statement »

COVID-19 Message from Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas

 Update on COVID-19 as it relates to Orangutans at OFI Facilities The world is in the midst of a global pandemic. While there have been no reports of the CoronaVirus (also known as COVID-19) spreading to great apes, orangutans may be at risk as all great apes are susceptible to catching respiratory diseases from humans. […]

SHE WALKS WITH APES

We are exited to announce the upcoming Nature of Things documentary, “SHE WALKS WITH APES”, which is being broadcast on CBC TV FRIDAY SEPT 20 at 8pm local time (8:30 NT). Also, if you are in the Toronto area, we invite you to attend to the FREE pre-broadcast theatrical premiere, a couple of days earlier, […]

Spring 2019 Outreach

This spring OFICanada has been delighted to spread the word about orangutans with several schools in the greater Vancouver area. These outreach events began at Kwayhkwitlum Middle School and involved a Movie Night in collaboration with the Me to We – Vancouver Youth program. At this after school event, students from grades 6 to 9 […]

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About Our Mission

Orangutan Foundation International Canada's mission is to support the conservation, protection and understanding of orangutans and their habitat in the tropical rainforest, and to care for Orangutans orphans who have experienced captivity, for their return to the forest.

About OFICanada

Orangutan Foundation International Canada is a registered Canadian charity founded in 2011. It is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, and was founded by a small group of Canadians who are passionate about orangutans and forests. Our CRA Charitable Registration Number: 80567 3209 RR0001

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