3 September 2017 - Santa Monica, CA. The Orang Utan Republik Foundation (OURF) will honor environmental achievement from film, science, conservation, and technology at the 4th Annual Pongo Environmental Awards to be held on Saturday, October 7, 2017, at a private residence in West Pasadena, California. Co-hosted by actor/environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr. and voice actor Phil Hendrie, the evening is dedicated to honoring individuals, organizations and projects that have contributed to the improved understanding and appreciation of global environmental issues, endangered species, rain forest habitat, and for understanding and improving conditions for orangutans and other animals. The evening is also an opportunity for OURF to raise needed general funds to operate and provide the programs benefiting orangutan survival.

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