Revisiting Orang Utan Island (OUI)

Located merely 15 minutes by boat from Bukit Merah Laketown Resort’s main jetty, Orang Utan Island (OUI) is an essential stop for anyone visiting Perak.

As a renowned global eco-tourism destination, OUI offers a unique conservation experience as it is dedicated to Orang Utan ex-situ conservation efforts, education, and research programmes.

Managed by Yayasan Pulau Orang Utan Bukit Merah, their objectives include upholding ex-situ orangutan conservation, promoting active conservation, strengthening cooperation with stakeholders, ensuring sustainable financing, and supporting in-situ conservation initiatives. The foundation depends on donations to continue its efforts in research, education, conservation, breeding, including rehabilitation of orangutans.

information about Yayasan Pulau Orang Utan Bukit Merah

A visit to Orang Utan Island is a compelling experience that showcases why the orangutan is a beloved symbol of Malaysia. Orang Utan is Malay for “Man of the Forest.” It is a primate closely related to humans in terms of DNA, with orangutans on the island belonging to the Pongo pygmaeus species.

replica of Mike, the first resident of OUI (Date of Death: 24th Feb, 2012)

The orangutan exhibits human-like behaviour, making this visit all the more captivating. Walking through the semi-circle steel-fence tunnel enclosure is a humbling experience, allowing us to peer out from what feels like a cage and witness orangutans roaming freely in their natural habitat.

Stated below is the schedule of boat trips from the Bukit Merah Laketown Resort main jetty to Orang Utan Island (OUI):
9.45am
11.15am
12.45pm
2.15pm
3.30pm

Fares & admission tickets for MyKad holders:
RM28 (peak) and RM25 (non-peak) for visitors above 12 years old
RM18 (peak) and RM15 (non-peak) for children 4 to 12 years old
RM23 (peak) and RM20 (non-peak) for senior citizens above 55 years old
RM25 (peak) and RM20 (peak) for Kerian District residents
RM18 (peak) and RM15 (non-peak) for OKU cardholders

Fares & admission tickets for international visitors:
RM40 for visitors above 12 years old
RM22 for children 4 to 12 years old

Non-peak days: Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
Peak days: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, School holidays & Public holidays

Do note that Orang Utan Island may be closed to visitors during certain periods due to low water levels in the lake caused by water release for irrigation to nearby paddy fields.

For more information, contact:
Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island Foundation (Yayasan Pulau Orang Utan Bukit Merah)
Address: Jalan Bukit Merah, 34400 Semanggol, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia.
Tel: +605-890 8888
Fax: +605-890 8000
Website: www.orangutanisland.org.my

Video: Orang Utan Island