Real Gap - Orangutan Conservation in Malaysia

Join Real Gap on a Orangutan conservation project in Malaysia! Spend 4 weeks learning about conversation issues and assisting researchers on projects.

This 4 week experience in Malaysia is focused on Orangutan conservation in the Malaysian National Zoo and Borneo. Participants will spend the first 2 weeks working at Zoo Negara in Kuala Lumpur, where you will have the opportunity to take care of chimps, orangutans, and other apes as well. The Zoo is packed with wildlife, and you will have the chance to work up close and personal with a variety of species.
The last 2 weeks are spent at a wildlife sanctuary in Borneo, where you will work with local tribes on habitat restoration of Orangutans. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the Real Gap website to learn more about this conservation gap year programs in Malaysia.

Further Info

Gap Year Categories: 
Conservation
Living Arrangements: 
Hostels
Volunteer Houses
Accommodation is included in the program cost
Travel Arrangements: 
Participants travel to the program independently.
Application: 
Online Application
Age Requirement

About Real Gap Experience

Real Gap Experience specializes in volunteer and adventure travel opportunities for students taking a gap year or an alternative holiday. Gap year, volunteer and short-term travel opportunities are offered in over 45 countries, from 2 weeks to 2 years, in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and Australia. Country specific and multi-country options are available, including Around the World trips.

Our portfolio of short and long term meaningful travel opportunities includes volunteer work, paid work abroad, community development, teaching English, sports coaching, adventure travel and skill programs.

Real Gap specialists are available to answer any questions you may have before embarking on your adventure overseas. Visit the Real Gap website for more details and start planning your gap year or adventure travel holiday today!

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