Book a Membership Tour
Joining our cause as a Great Ape Hero gives you the opportunity to schedule a private tour of the sanctuary. This exclusive experience allows you to get up close and personal with our remarkable apes, guided by our knowledgeable staff and volunteers. All private tours are scheduled during our tour season, which runs from September through May, and are offered on Thursdays, Fridays, or Saturdays based on availability. Tours last approximately two hours. Private tours must be used within the active membership year.
For more details or to schedule a tour, simply reach out to our Donor Relations office by calling 863-767-8903 or emailing us here.
Educational Programs & Events
Ape-ology: In the Field
An "in the field" workshop where you can experience the sanctuary grounds while focusing on an ape-specific topic.
Special Events
Special events are hosted throughout the year that give supporters unique opportunities to visit the sanctuary, learn about our residents, and connect more deeply with our mission of lifelong care for orangutans and chimpanzees.
Afternoon With the Apes
An educational walking tour where you can learn more about the sanctuary and it's orangutan and chimpanzee residents.
Educational Group Tours
Student Tours
Available for students in 5th through 12th grade (12 years old and up) for a minimum of 10 people and a maximum of 20 people. The donation cost is $30 per attendee.
By appointment only.
College Tours
Group tours are available for current college/university/program students for a minimum of 10 people and a maximum of 20 people. The donation cost is $30 per attendee.
By appointment only.
Adult Tours
Adult group tours for clubs/parks/civic groups are available for a minimum of 10 people and a maximum of 20 people. The donation cost is $50 per attendee.
By appointment only.
Educational Tours and Private Member Tours may be scheduled during our tour season, which runs from September through May. To ensure the best possible experience for both our guests and the apes, tours are offered on select days and times each week, with limited availability, and should be scheduled at least one month in advance.
Please note, for the well-being and dignity of the apes in our care, all of our residents have the choice to participate in their environment as they wish. As a true sanctuary, we do not ask or require the apes to come out, interact, or perform in any way. Because of this, we cannot guarantee that you will see every ape during your visit, nor can we promise sightings of any specific individual, including Bubbles.
The majority of our tour route is centered around the orangutans in our care, as we are proud to be the only accredited orangutan sanctuary in North, South, and Central America. While the tour experience is primarily focused on orangutans, guests may also have the opportunity to see a few chimpanzees and chimpanzee family groups along the route. As with all sanctuary residents, their visibility is always on their terms, and we fully respect those choices.
Please call the main office at 863-767-8903 or email us for any questions or to schedule a tour.
**All tours are subject to change or cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances**