Malaysia is blessed with thousands of natural flora and fauna. We are fortunate to host many types of wild animals for example orangutans, elephant, sea turtle, tigers, sun bears the list goes on. On the hand, it is unfortunate many of these species are on IUCN Red List Critically Endangered facing the fate of extinction mainly due to loss of habitat, pollution, and illegal poaching.

It is very important for the public and private sectors to have the initiatives to protect these animals to prevent them from going into extinction. This project works with local communities, NGO, and government agencies. The is a uniquely structured program offers you the opportuny to participate in 3 different conservation projects at one go where it is not offered elsewhere in the world.

 

Program Highlights

  • Gain an unforgettable experience with beautiful orangutans, sea turtles and elaphants
  • Observe them in a close yet safe distance
  • Assist with any preparations for the release of the animals which deemed fit to be in the wild
  • Experience multi-cultural Malaysia
  • Explore uniquely beautiful cities and natures

 

Typical day

1st Week

Monday Enjoy a tour in the morning followed by your Malaysia Program Orientation in the afternoon. This is a day full of useful information about the Malaysian culture, the Malaysian program while also familiarizing yourself with the local area and amenities

Tuesday You will be taken on a tour around local Churches, Mosques and Temples to gain an insight into the diverse cultures which lives harmoniously. This is followed by Bahasa (local) language lessons in the afternoon which will help you with basic daily conversations

Wednesday Start the day with local cooking lesson followed by community activities (playing with children, cleaning, painting, and conservation awareness discussions) at a homeless center for single mothers in the afternoon

Thursday Learn how to make local handicrafts (making batik, book-marks, wood craft and baskets). This is a great chance to make yourself an authentic souvenir to remember your time in Malaysia and if you’re speedy you can make multiple crafts which are then donated to a local community who are in need these crafts for fundraising

Friday Spend the day visiting a very successful mangrove conversation site while also gaining an insight into the fishing village lifestyle

Saturday & Sunday Free day

 

2nd Week

Monday - Friday Your day will begin on the Orangutan project wherein you get involved deep into various activities of the project. The work on this project is physical, and the heat and humidity add extra challenging layer to this. You will be carrying out a variety of tasks including husbandry, enrichment, construction and maintenance work. You will be treated as pseudo staff member in the program. You will be required for assistance wherever the need may arise at the sanctuary.

Saturday Free day

Sunday Transfer to Turtle Project site

 

3rd Week

Monday-Tuesday Your day will begin on the Turtle project wherein you get involved deep into various activities of the project. The work include cleaning the pools and the sanctuary, food prep, and beach cleaning.

Wednesday Transfer to Elephant Project site

Thursday-Friday Your day will begin on the Elephant project wherein you get involved deep into various activities of the project. The work on this project is physical, and the heat and humidity add extra challenging layer to this. You will be carrying out a variety of tasks including husbandry, enrichment, construction and maintenance work. You will be treated as pseudo staff member in the program. You will be required for assistance wherever the need may arise at the sanctuary.

Saturday Conclusion of the project.