Meet Kopral! This amazing orangutan is an inspiration after a truly horrific start to his rescue journey.
At 4 years old, a captive Kopral attempted to escape his cage, electrocuting himself on live wires. This sadly led to a necessary double amputation. Because of this, Kopral cannot safely survive in the wild, so he now lives a secure yet free life on a Sanctuary Island with friends.
AGE
17 Years
Place in Forest School
Samboja Lestari Sanctuary Island
RESCUE DATE
16 Dec 2009
GENDER
Male
Kopral is very skilled at using his feet in place of hands
He is a charming flirt, making kissing sounds at his friend, Lesley
Kopral’s favourite foods are coconut and pineapple
Learn more about Kopral through regular email updates
When you adopt Kopral, you instantly become an involved part of his journey back to the wild. As Kopral’s adopter, you will receive dedicated quarterly updates and photographs – as well as a yearly unique video – detailing his individual story, struggles, and triumphs.
With your support, he can continue to learn how to survive on his own so he may one day be released back into the wild.
Kopral’s Blooming Romance
Kopral and Lesley have lived together on the island for quite some time, after first meeting in Forest School. They have a very close relationship, as evident in their behaviour; Lesley always waits for Kopral to come and eat together at the edge of the island and Kopral openly shares his food with his…
Kopral has many friends on the Sanctuary Island
Kopral takes a break amongst the leaves
