WAUCHULA, FL - JUNE 2013

Event: Hang Out for Orangutans, World Tour: Wauchula

Location: Center for Great Apes, PO Box 488, Wauchula, FL 33873

Date & Time: June 16, 2013 - TBA

Description of Event: Orangutan experts Leif Cocks and Gary Shapiro want you to "Hang Out for Orangutans" (and with them) as they give a series of illustrated lectures together in cities around the United States during mid-June 2013. They will share their unique observations and insights about the great red ape as well as the current status of the orangutan with the public. They will be joined by Garry Sundin from Orangutan Odysseys to inform people about how ecotourism can help orangutan conservation, as well as Orangutan Odysseys' upcoming Trans Borneo Challenge. The second leg of the USA tour will take place at the Center for Great Apes in Wauchula, Florida. 

For more information, contact the Center at   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 2013

Event: Hang Out for Orangutans, World Tour: Miami

Location: Florida International University, Graham Center Conference Hall,  GC 243, 11200 S.W. 8th Street,  Miami, FL

Date & Time: June 17, 2013 - 7:00pm

Description of Event: Orangutan experts Leif Cocks and Gary Shapiro want you to "Hang Out for Orangutans" (and with them) as they give a series of illustrated lectures together in cities around the United States during mid-June 2013. They will share their unique observations and insights about the great red ape as well as the current status of the orangutan with the public. They will be joined by Garry Sundin from Orangutan Odysseys to inform people about how ecotourism can help orangutan conservation, as well as Orangutan Odysseys' upcoming Trans Borneo Challenge.

The third presentation of the USA tour will take place at the Florida International University in Miami, Florida. The event is being hosted by the Students for Great Ape Conservation and sponsored by the Dumond Conservancy.

For more information and to RSVP, contact Holly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 2013

Event: Hang Out for Orangutans, World Tour: Miami

Location: Miami Zoo, 12400 SW 152nd St, Miami, FL 33177

Date & Time: June 18, 2013 - 12:00pm-2:00pm

Description of Event: Orangutan experts Leif Cocks and Gary Shapiro want you to "Hang Out for Orangutans" (and with them) as they give a series of illustrated lectures together in cities around the United States during mid-June 2013. They will share their unique observations and insights about the great red ape as well as the current status of the orangutan with the public. They will be joined by Garry Sundin from Orangutan Odysseys to inform people about how ecotourism can help orangutan conservation, as well as Orangutan Odysseys' upcoming Trans Borneo Challenge. The fourth presentation of the USA tour will take place at the Miami Zoo in Miami, Florida. 

For more information, contact Holly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

CHARLESTON, SC - JUNE 2013

Event: Hang Out for Orangutans, World Tour: Charleston

Location: Gage Hall (Unitarian Church), 4 Archdale St., Charleston, SC

Date & Time: June 19, 2013 - 7:00pm-9:00pm

Description of Event: Orangutan experts Leif Cocks and Gary Shapiro want you to "Hang Out for Orangutans" (and with them) as they give a series of illustrated lectures together in cities around the United States during mid-June 2013. They will share their unique observations and insights about the great red ape as well as the current status of the orangutan with the public. They will be joined by Garry Sundin from Orangutan Odysseys to inform people about how ecotourism can help orangutan conservation, as well as Orangutan Odysseys' upcoming Trans Borneo Challenge. The fifth stop of the USA tour will take place at Gage Hall, the fellowship hall of the Unitarian Church in Charleston, SC. 

For more information, contact Sharon at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 2013

Event: Hang Out for Orangutans, World Tour: Philadelphia

Location: Philadelphia Zoo, Peacock Pavilion (fee to enter zoo is required).

Date & Time: June 21, 2013 - 12:00pm-2:00pm

Description of Event: Orangutan experts Leif Cocks and Gary Shapiro want you to "Hang Out for Orangutans" (and with them) as they give a series of illustrated lectures together in cities around the United States during mid-June 2013. They will share their unique observations and insights about the great red ape as well as the current status of the orangutan with the public. They will be joined by Garry Sundin from Orangutan Odysseys to inform people about how ecotourism can help orangutan conservation, as well as Orangutan Odysseys' upcoming Trans Borneo Challenge. The sixth stop of the USA tour will take place at the Philadelphia Zoo.

For more information, contact Valerie at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

SAN DIEGO, CA - JUNE 2013

Event: Hang Out for Orangutans, World Tour: San Diego

Location: Private home in San Diego 

Date & Time: June 24, 2013 - 7:00-9:00pm

Description of Event: Orangutan experts Leif Cocks and Gary Shapiro want you to "Hang Out for Orangutans" (and with them) as they give a series of illustrated lectures together in cities around the United States during mid-June 2013. They will share their unique observations and insights about the great red ape as well as the current status of the orangutan with the public. They will be joined by Garry Sundin from Orangutan Odysseys to inform people about how ecotourism can help orangutan conservation, as well as Orangutan Odysseys' upcoming Trans Borneo Challenge. The seventh stop of the USA tour will take place in the Point Loma area of San Diego.

For more information and to RSVP, contact OURF at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Address of the location will be given upon RSPV.
 

FRESNO, CA - JUNE 2013

Event: Hang Out for Orangutans, World Tour: Fresno

Location: Fresno Chaffee Zoo, 894 W Belmont Ave, Fresno, CA 93728 

Date & Time: June 26, 2013 - 5pm

Description of Event: Orangutan experts Leif Cocks and Gary Shapiro want you to "Hang Out for Orangutans" (and with them) as they give a series of illustrated lectures together in cities around the United States during mid-June 2013. They will share their unique observations and insights about the great red ape as well as the current status of the orangutan with the public. They will be joined by Garry Sundin from Orangutan Odysseys to inform people about how ecotourism can help orangutan conservation, as well as Orangutan Odysseys' upcoming Trans Borneo Challenge. The eighth stop of the USA tour will take place at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo where Dr. Shapiro first began his 40 year journey with orangutans.

For more information and to RSVP, contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
 

AUBURN, CA - JUNE 2013

Event: Hang Out for Orangutans, World Tour: Auburn

Location: Auburn Placer Performing Arts Theatre, 985 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603

Date & Time: June 28, 2013 - 6:00pm-9:30pm

Description of Event: Orangutan experts Leif Cocks and Gary Shapiro want you to "Hang Out for Orangutans" (and with them) as they give a series of illustrated lectures together in cities around the United States during mid-June 2013. They will share their unique observations and insights about the great red ape as well as the current status of the orangutan with the public. They will be joined by Garry Sundin from Orangutan Odysseys to inform people about how ecotourism can help orangutan conservation, as well as Orangutan Odysseys' upcoming Trans Borneo Challenge. The ninth stop of the USA tour will take place at the historic Auburn Placer Performing Arts Theatre.

For more information and to RSVP, contact Keely Carroll at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 

INDONESIA - JULY 2013

Event: 8-Day Orangutan and Jungle River Tour to Tanjung Puting National Park

Location: Starts in Bali, Indonesia and goes to Tanjung Puting National Park, Central Kalimantan

OURF is partnering with Orangutan Odysseys of Australia to offer an exclusive 8-day Orangutan and Jungle River Tour to Tanjung Puting National Park in May 2012 with OURF President, Dr. Gary Shapiro. Click here to download the official brochure and contact Orangutan Odysseys if your are interested in participating.

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JULY  2013

Event: Orang Utan Republik Foundation Annual Fundraiser: "Up the River"

Location: Beverly Hills, CA

Description of Event:  Join us as we re-boot our postponed "Up the River" fundraiser. Rain washed out our November 17th event, but it didn't wash out our spirit.  Those who previously had paid can come at no additional charge.

The fundraiser is one very important way OURF helps pay for its important programs in Indonesia. Please visit our Facebook page to learn more about the event and purchase ticket here..

More information about the event, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .