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Series · 2007 – 2009 · Documentary

Orangutan Island

A story of hope, survival and freedom

★6.5 2007 – 2009 2 Seasons TV-MA

Orangutan Island is an American documentary television series, in the style of the successful series Meerkat Manor, that blends more traditional documentary filming with dramatic narration. The series was produced by NHNZ with creator Judith Curran also acting as the series producer. Animal Planet's Martha Ripp is the executive producer of the series, and Lone Drøscher Nielsen of the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation, the founder and manager of the Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Reintroduction Project, regularly appears with the orangutans in the show. The series premiered on Animal Planet on November 2, 2007, with new episodes airing Friday nights. A second season began airing in November 2008. The show focuses on a group of orphaned orangutans at the Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Rescue and Rehabilitation Center that are raised to go against their normally independent nature and instead cooperate and live together in a society so they can be left to live wild on their protected island.

Seasons & episodes

2 seasons · 27 episodes

Episode 01

New Beginnings

Nov 2, 2007 · 30 min

The new orangutans are introduced to their rescue center.

Episode 02

The Intruder

Nov 9, 2007 · 30 min

Hamlet, an older, larger male from a neighboring island, comes to the island and attempts to kidnap Jasmine, although his attempts are foiled by the bandit boys, Saturnus, and Daisy.

Episode 03

Lost

Nov 16, 2007 · 30 min

The wet season arrives and Oyoy and Mogok become independent. Mogok successfully survives 6 days alone, but Oyoy dies when he falls into the growing river.

Episode 04

Lessons Learned, Lessons Lost

Nov 30, 2007 · 30 min

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Episode 05

Break Out

Dec 7, 2007 · 30 min

Chen Chen, Cha Cha, and Daisy discover that the electric fence separating Orangutan Island, and neighboring Palas Island is not functioning properly, and two Palas Island males get across. They are rounded up by the Teknisi, but Cha Cha is missing.

Episode 06

Growing Pains

Dec 14, 2007 · 30 min

All of the orangutans are inspected for the first time by Lone and their vet, Tim. Milo bullies Bonita, and Cha Cha is found all alone in the forest.

Episode 07

Orangutan 911

Dec 21, 2007 · 30 min

Donald catches a mysterious disease that spreads throughout the island.

Episode 08

Eaten Alive

Jan 11, 2008 · 30 min

An invisible menace is threatening Orangutan Island, and at the Nyaru Menteng Clinic veterinarians work around the clock to unravel the mystery behind Donald, Togar, Mercury and Bonita's illness. Back on the island, fears of an epidemic worsen when Bertha is found to have an abscess.

Episode 09

House of Cards

Jan 18, 2008 · 30 min

Jordan, the main outsider of the group, becomes more active with Chen Chen and seems to be good at climbing trees. Alibaba finds a jackfruit, and it is shared, but Daisy wants Nadi to share it with her, and doesn't let Nadi onto the platforms. She is bitten by a pit viper.

Episode 10

River's Rewards

Jan 25, 2008 · 30 min

Nadi is treated for a snakebite. She recovers and is sent back to the island. Alibaba raids the fish traps that the Teknisi set up, and earns a higher place in the group's social status.

Episode 11

Rumble in the Jungle

Feb 1, 2008 · 30 min

Most of the orangutans sleep on the forest floor, but they are vulnerable to predators and it is not safe, so Lone tries to build a platform in the tree canopy, away from the ground, to encourage them to sleep in the trees.

Episode 12

Who Rules?

Feb 8, 2008 · 30 min

Lone's risky plan to encourage the orphaned orangutans to spend more time in the treetops has a fatal flaw. But she isn't going to be discouraged and works on a new solution. At the same time, the island is simmering with tension over who will fill the leadership void until the unexpected return of Hamlet. But his reappearance doesn't immediately resolve the issue as another showdown begins.

Episode 13

Many Happy Returns

Feb 15, 2008 · 30 min

For the anniversary of the island, Lone comes for a visit.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 6.5 /10

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Synopsis

Orangutan Island is an American documentary television series, in the style of the successful series Meerkat Manor, that blends more traditional documentary filming with dramatic narration. The series was produced by NHNZ with creator Judith Curran also acting as the series producer. Animal Planet's Martha Ripp is the executive producer of the series, and Lone Drøscher Nielsen of the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation, the founder and manager of the Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Reintroduction Project, regularly appears with the orangutans in the show. The series premiered on Animal Planet on November 2, 2007, with new episodes airing Friday nights. A second season began airing in November 2008. The show focuses on a group of orphaned orangutans at the Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Rescue and Rehabilitation Center that are raised to go against their normally independent nature and instead cooperate and live together in a society so they can be left to live wild on their protected island.

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Where to watch Orangutan Island

Orangutan Island is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary has 2 seasons and 27 total episodes, rated 6.5/10 by 2 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Orangutan Island have?

Orangutan Island has 2 seasons with 27 episodes in total.

Is Orangutan Island still on the air?

Orangutan Island has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Orangutan Island?

Orangutan Island airs on Animal Planet.

When did Orangutan Island first air?

Orangutan Island first aired on November 2, 2007.

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