How can I help the great apes? It's easier than you think.  First start by understanding. Do not think these primates are doing this to themselves, they were here long before you and I.  Make others aware, as I hope to do.  Finally, if you're financially able, donate and fund.  Visit these sites to do so:  www.orangutan.com, www.orangutan.org, www.gorilla.org . I found your site useful and want others to see it... Thanks, and I hope you continue to do so.  If you want others to see it as well, please, pass it on, link to it, and tell others about it.  It doesn't just help me, it helps us all. I want to donate time and effort and volunteer, where can I? Try the links above as a starting ground.  This is a great way to help but takes a lot of effort on your part.   If you want to care for a primate, do so this way instead of asking me how to adopt one.  Unfortunately, I neither own nor house primates, and cannot take volunteers.  Finally, consider your local Zoo; even if all you do is visit it!