On Wednesday, 10 September 2025, Sintang Orangutan Center (SOC) welcomed an educational visit from TK Kedabang. A total of nine students, aged 4–6 years, came accompanied by their teachers and parents.

The program began with an ice-breaking session and an introduction to SOC’s education team, aimed at creating a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere. Following this, the children joined an interactive session on endangered and protected wildlife, with a special focus on orangutans. During this session, they learned fascinating facts about orangutans, including their physical features, natural habitat, and vital role in maintaining the balance of the forest ecosystem.

Considering the children’s young age, the session was designed to be light and engaging, interspersed with a fun activity: decorating orangutan masks using dried leaves. With great enthusiasm, the children glued pieces of dried leaves onto masks prepared with double-sided tape, guided by SOC staff and their teachers. This activity not only enhanced their fine motor skills but also provided a creative way to help them recognize orangutan characteristics in a simple and memorable manner.

After a short meal break, the activities continued with a tree-planting session. This activity was chosen to instill a sense of environmental responsibility from an early age. Through the simple practice of planting trees, the children were introduced to the importance of preserving nature and wildlife so that future generations can enjoy them as well.

The most anticipated part of the visit was the opportunity to observe orangutans up close. Following strict protocols at SOC’s rehabilitation center, the children, accompanied by SOC staff, observed orangutans from a safe distance. They witnessed the orangutans’ daily activities, including feeding routines, the skills they learn at forest school, and unique stories about individual orangutans at SOC. This experience provided the children with not only valuable knowledge but also a deeper sense of empathy and appreciation for wildlife.

Through this visit, SOC hopes to instill conservation values from an early age. The children did not just leave with the masks they had created, but also with a new understanding that protecting nature and wildlife is a shared responsibility.