Top 10 Best Orangutan Jungle School Videos 🤩 Smithsonian Channel

From baby orangutans making the most of rainy season to a young orangutan who cuts class, these Orangutan Jungle School clips are filled with an unforgettable cast of characters.
0:00 - Intro to Top 10 Best Orangutan Jungle School Videos
0:25 - A Disabled Orangutan Exhibits Shockingly Unusual Behavior
2:55 - A Newly Released Orangutan Turns on His Handlers
5:50 - An Overweight Orangutan Loses His Banana Privileges
7:48 - Rainy Season Gives Baby Orangutans Their Own Waterpark
10:26 - Baby Orangutans Deal w/ Back-to-School Jitters
12:48 - A Young Orangutan Turns to Coconut Theft
15:59 - This Young Orangutan Is Famous for Cutting Class
19:40 - A Young Orangutan Learns How to Scoop Water
22:09 - Orangutans Need to Learn to Fear Snakes
24:31 - Baby Orangutans Learn How to Crack Coconuts
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[@sitinorhassan5253]

Cinta, Jumbo, Valentino, Timpah and Hanin have graduated Forest School. They're now continuing their education at Badak Besar Island, one of the pre-release islands. Three others joined them as well.

[@johnny_boi5456]

Awesome 🤩

[@indefiance8060]

Wonderful.

[@Soviet_MonkeMan]

Yes!!!

[@lyricamost6658]

What about Beni!?

[@sitinorhassan5253]

@@lyricamost6658 I don't know. There were no updates of him. Maybe the foundation kept his update exclusively for his adopter.

[@brightlee9554]

6:11 Beni comes in like a wrecking ball 😂

[@jool7793]

Poor Beni. Just give him bananas.

[@footballfan2998]

@@jool7793 he is on a diet

[@Baba-rv2uf]

@@footballfan2998 banan

[@footballfan2998]

@@Baba-rv2uf banan

[@alkhatabi1]

Beni is so funny

[@Tis_I_SirJames]

They're so intelligent. It's fascinating to watch them problem solve.

[@AngelPerez-sj4yh]

@Smithsonian Channel. cringe lord

[@lennarthagen3638]

@@AngelPerez-sj4yh go play in the sandbox poop master

[@monkeygaming4837]

@@lennarthagen3638 lol

[@anindianbadger9792]

What happened here

[@Likexner]

@@anindianbadger9792 Yeah, i wonder that as well.

[@simonphoenix3789]

poor Luthy... I think she is probably the most intelligent out of the bunch, avoiding the bullies and wandering off to go find an easier source of food.

[@lilchoccy9969]

what about benny he didnt get no banans

[@akshatmardikar1195]

@@lilchoccy9969 he's overweight

[@goobywooby963]

that was basically me when i was younger, like 7, 8 and 9- but instead of stolen food it was constant insults- i never did anything bc no-one at school cared, that is probably how she feels, as well as the fear that they will try and beat her up or something which i also felt at the time :(

[@FailedNoName]

@@goobywooby963 did you really see someone compliment a monkey and decide you need to get attention 🤣

[@crblemaire549]

She breaks my heart!! So much like a human that is intelligent and stays in the background bc of certain people and does not want to be bullied.

[@justbenice7448]

Poor Beni just can't catch a break. Reren "who come's in with the heavy artillery" lol 15:18

[@footballfan2998]

Yeah i saw it lol

[@jeremytheexplorer4689]

Every mother special weapon 🤣

[@uraverageskeleton6480]

Looks like the giants from skyrim

[@omarpikm2101]

STICK

[@goobermcboogerballs1420]

Ptsd of my mom coming to my room with a sandle in her hand... No mommy no!

[@---mb6vw]

Jerry really hated that cage lol

[@andrew2353]

He was probably trying to break his friend out to.

[@MyLove-qi6lg]

Jerry acts like ANTIFA / BLM !

[@combat_sportsbuff2637]

@@MyLove-qi6lg give em the chauvin knee

[@roetheboat1]

I like how he apparently decided to roll it back to the canoes.

[@Hoodfour]

@@MyLove-qi6lg the ones that stormed the capital right?

[@CHloE748]

The “daycare” workers are such amazing people, you can tell how much they truly love these animals by how caring and patient they are. Incredible people!

[@_catluxio]

Indeed!, and when the Orang-Utan turned on them they put the Orang-Utan that was in the cage first.

[@matteii8262]

Yup. They are much caring than those "Volunteers" tiktokers hypocrites. Heard they wouldnt last a week because of the heat and also they've took enough pictures.

[@ZaylaaZiaa]

also gotta know that animal caretaking is in most cases an extremely underpaid job for what they do, so alot of caretakers are actual passionate human beings that just cares about animals

[@babybluecheeks]

23:18 the way they cuddle each other when they're scared is so adorable

[@Exen88]

This made me think about how scared our primitive ancestors must have been. Nature is indeed cruel.

[@InvertedFreeSolo]

I can barely handle how ridiculously cute they are. Orangutans are definitely on my top 10 favorite animals list, near the top.

[@quasicroissant]

My son is starting jungle school this fall. He's very excited

[@wheresmyeyebrow1608]

Lucky father

[@justbenice7448]

I don't mean to be obtuse, sarcastic or funny. But, are you talking about a human child or one of the adopted orangutans?

[@wheresmyeyebrow1608]

@@justbenice7448 What a very obtuse, sarcastic, and funny comment

[@justbenice7448]

@@wheresmyeyebrow1608 Thanks for chiming in lol. But my question was never meant for you.

[@barebonesjones]

@@wheresmyeyebrow1608 he's right the question was meant for me, not you.

[@shellos8]

Is this show ever going to come back? I absolutely LOVED watching Orangutan Jungle School. The little ones are so adorable and funny. I need to know how my boy Beni is doing these days. I hope he's lost some weight or grew into his big belly. lol

[@melanatedqueen]

There are a few updates on him, he has grown

[@ineBnikoaJ]

Hi

[@hareezhezry6803]

@@ineBnikoaJ have u take revenge on reren yet lol

[@47Times2]

iirc beni has graduated

[@No_927]

@@ineBnikoaJ Stop

[@TheGamingHellhound]

7:37 poor Beni caught water splashed in his eyes

[@jollychief4217]

11:46 Hinta deals with the roadblock with her signature move “WHAM”

[@sitinorhassan5253]

Cinta.

[@jackthebassman1]

The lady narrator is perfect

[@justsomerandompersononthei2595]

@Smithsonian Channel. fake bot

[@caroleansoldier382]

@@justsomerandompersononthei2595 wdym

[@JaneD127]

@@caroleansoldier382 there was probably a fake bot

[@fatbongripz4207]

i'd rather it have an American narrator.

[@scrp6638]

@@fatbongripz4207 why does it matter? you came for monke, narrator provides monke

[@jonezzzyyy6192]

Aw snake awareness class...the way they hugged eachother ☺️🥰

[@Proud2BBlue]

It's sad to see food withheld from Benny because he doesn't know why he's not allowed to eat.

[@disgraceful_]

*Beni

[@melaniebaker2012]

I thought the same thing. It was cruel to give everyone a banana but him.

[@oppujokl6010]

Beni lives matter

[@OtterTreySSArmy]

The other orangutans enforce the no food thing too, maybe they fan explain it to him.

[@justbenice7448]

I know. I felt the same way. Maybe just give him at least a half of a banana, jeez.

[@xxbuttmanxx4383]

Valentino trying as hard as possible to open a coconut and getting frustrated, has to be one of the most relatable things i’ve seen

[@michelineverret2871]

Just like a frustrated human who throws away his golf club after a bad shot! 😂

[@jrag1000]

Valintino gonna be soprano if he slams that coconut on his nuts

[@McJibbin]

That might be the cutest thing i've ever seen 23:33 when they all hug each other scared 🤣

[@omarpikm2101]

Oton.exe has stopped working *EEE EEE EEE EE*

[@AsepNurudd1n]

@@omarpikm2101 😂

[@Cloutzs]

Petition to give banana to poor Beni

[@thadnipper9411]

How human of you, reward thievery, you must be a democrat.

[@salvatorenostrade3331]

@@thadnipper9411 and you must be a clown

[@navigatormother7023]

@@thadnipper9411 How do you politicise a situation like this? How do you manage to weaponise even kindness? You must be in need of some quiet time in your happy place...

[@charjl96]

@@thadnipper9411 As a Conservative, I say leave politics out of this.

[@charjl96]

I'd be ok with one banana, so count me in.

[@elizabethh.cardenas7060]

Orangutans are beautiful animals, we have to protect them to all cost!! 💖💖

[@nancydocimo5526]

L

[@justsomerandompersononthei2595]

@Smithsonian Channel. fake bot

[@thedarklightskin]

Idk about that

[@yarrbakii]

Indonesian government too down for palm oil factory we already destroy lot of their home

[@ouioiuoi1396]

you can virtually adopt a orang-utan at the jungle school and support their care with a monthly donation

[@kimjongjuul4349]

Poor Beni bro is just getting clowned on he can’t even stop them from stealing his food and splashing him

[@aarfcrw-bx7n]

he even got a beating

[@warrior9694]

I felt so frustrated for Luthy. It made me sad that she was getting bullied. She’s so smart though! I love how she thought of another plan immediately.

[@a.b.creator]

Just like people, they always bully the smart lil girls 😞

[@katie2295]

Me throughout: “Kesi is my favourite. No it’s Beni on his wrecking ball. Oh but I love Valentino, he’s so funny.” Turns out I love them all!

[@themoment3034]

The hard work of these care takers are truly phenomenal 👏

[@brightlee9554]

Poor luthi... Hope they won't bully you anymore

[@footballfan2998]

Luthy*

[@davidmccarthy4690]

Luthy has one of the sweetest faces it would be hard to know what her life would be if she was not rescued. She makes your heart melt. Timpah is a little lover baby now imagine the world without these babies ever having existed and feel the dread knowing what arrogance it is to think we have the right to make these animals live under our rule after ripping them from their families and destroying their home. Heartbreaking isn’t it

[@crazyinsanepain2996]

Luthy has one of the sweetest faces it would be hard to know what her life would be if she was not rescued. She makes your heart melt. Timpah is a little lover baby now imagine the world without these babies ever having existed and feel the dread knowing what arrogance it is to think we have the right to make these animals live under our rule after ripping them from their families and destroying their home. Heartbreaking isn’t it!

[@justchattinshit]

The snake lesson is my favourite. They're so cute hugging each other 🤗

[@nlin2210]

9:12 lol they know how to tease their babysitter

[@navigatormother7023]

Oh little Timpah's face. That's it, I'm deceased. There's a heck of a lot of intense work that goes into an average day with that job, but her face makes it all worth it, no doubt at all.

[@coolkillab5236]

Such love and trust.

[@Cara-39]

Timpah was just moved to a pre-release island along with Jumbo, Cinta, Valentino and Hanin!

[@qorrymahfudho4699]

Poor beni. all he want is food 😂

[@footballfan2998]

Yes it on a diet

[@omimg]

11:43 is one of the funniest things I’ve seen in a while

[@justbenice7448]

Ikr 😂. Did you see this part? Reren "who come's in with the heavy artillery" lol 15:18

[@juuk3103]

21:56 omg they are soooooo cute, so intelligent, so human like. I wish they could speak :(

[@omarpikm2101]

orangutans can learn sign language or not idk im not an expert in apes

[@duncanself5111]

That poor Orang' with the missing hand 😔 I feel so ashamed of my species when I see the brutal reality of how our actions have affected these amazing animals. They desperately need our protection

[@melanatedqueen]

Same. It is jus embarrassing the behaviour we showcase to animals in general. But then when you see how we treat each other as people, perhaps we are expecting a bit too much to think we cld care abt anything else.

[@duncanself5111]

@@melanatedqueen true sadly. The truth is we'd only be protecting them from other people and because we're destroying their natural habit

[@Icetea-2000]

Why was it missing a hand though?

[@Icetea-2000]

@Sifra Aprillia Fahira Wdym "usually"? So you don’t know. Also why are, according to you, people cutting of hands of Orang-Utans? That makes no sense

[@Mizzglow80]

No. You re all wrong. Watch the show. Kesi's mom was killed when she was a baby. She was holding on to her mom. The poacher killed the mom and cut Kesi's hand off.

[@Shawaeon]

I would do this job for free as a hobby. They are such beautiful animals.

[@steffnic13]

They are so sweet and so smart. We must protect them and care for them. Humans have done so much to decimate their habitat. I pray we can help them get a stable population.

[@Mark-om3cl]

Amazes me how effortlessly they move through the trees and hold their body weight and I can’t even do ten pushups without feeling knackered.

[@abbydabby9112]

well, too be fair, it's been many, many thousands of years since our ancestors lived in the trees. humans evolved to travel large distances; we've got the stamina and the speed. early humans hunted down prey simply by following them until they collapsed from exhaustion

[@se7en910]

Push ups are un natural how often do you push away from things ten times in a row. Do real exercises that your body needs not what Instagram wants lol

[@vyhozshu]

@@abbydabby9112 on top of just endurance, the ability to sweat gave the stamina over animals that overheat and exhaust, bc sweat helps cool us a lot

[@wayden28]

Littlies: Preschool, kindergarten Biggies: 1st and 2nd Group 1: 3rd and 4th Group 2 5th Group 3: 6th Group 4: 7th and 8th Group 5: 9-12th Waiting for space on pre-release islands: College 1st year Pre release island: College 2-4 Released: Released with bachelor in monkey survival

[@amykins9870]

Thank you to all the babysitters and everyone else who make this orangutans school, those who make this rescue and release program possible!!

[@dtrsytdju8673]

This seems so much more fun than actual school

[@michaelh5568]

Bring this back please

[@yoda2844]

13:37 when that weird uncle comes over..

[@Jorge-rw6nz]

I've never taken a look at so many orangutans at once. I notice a lot of variation in their facial features. More so than other animals I think which is very cool

[@nahaniyes]

16:09 I wonder what Lutty is thinking. I wonder if she had a good life when she was a private pet. Like was she loved and spoiled like a human child, and then taken from there to here? I can't imagine what these animals go through emotionally due to human selfishness. To be clear, I'm referring to the fact that she should never have been living with humans in the first place, but the selfish humans wanted a baby chimp. Her mother very well may have been murdered even for that to happen. Either way, it is just so selfish of humans to take these wild animals in for their own wants/needs.

[@Aeriah4570]

ok

[@omarpikm2101]

She probably hasn't felt love in months or even years

[@SpookiCooki]

She was most likely put in a cage since pet apes can't roam freely in a home without constant supervision.

[@boxingscience8849]

Not chimp but orangutan

[@Qwasieee_P]

Cats and dogs: 👁️👄👁️

[@Synky]

27:19 "Learning how to reap the rewards of other's hard work could be an important survival skill"... So, he's learning how to be an employer?

[@lavenderva2507]

Everyone gangsta until Beni starts a business 😳

[@pimposki6232]

everybody gangsta until the orangutan starts a trade union

[@gigantopithecus8254]

@@lavenderva2507 banana factory

[@goofyahhgamer35productions39]

Jerry got that Black Air Force Energy

[@MarkOrrb10]

Thank you for the video! Since I was a small child to this day I have pure adoration for orangutans, they are my favorite animals! Since my local zoo won't give me the opportunitiy to work with orangutans which would be my dream job, all I can do to support is at every christmas I donate to get a calendar! its not much but at least I can show some sort of support towards the caregivers and to orangutans

[@theyredistortingyourrhythm130]

Keep trying

[@justsomerandompersononthei2595]

@Smithsonian Channel. fake bot Edit: Seems like they deleted their comment then proceeded to scam on another channel lol

[@angela.8710]

no one asked.

[@cad2988]

@@angela.8710 yo bro soo coool what a badass you are dude. But who asked?

[@angela.8710]

@@cad2988 huh?

[@Nicole-cm6tc]

The coconut one was fun so I’ll just watch this.

[@jello_oce8503]

That orangutan with no hand is just built different

[@25kubalok]

I love how cute and funny this video is 😂 never knew that orangutans can be this beautiful ❤️

[@mimpiindah779]

Tahniah Indonesia kerana sgt menjaga khazanah yg ada di negara kamu .. Di Malaysia nk jumpa org hutan sgt susah ...

[@INDONESIABUBAR2030BYSPIZYDORI]

Sebab orang Malaysia makan daging orang utan

[@PankajSingh-lq5dh]

Can't get enough of how amazingly smart and fascinating these animals are

[@mirandahotspring4019]

Their expressions, their actions and reactions show how closely we are related to them. Its easy to see how they got their name, orang, meaning "person", and hutan, meaning "forest", how apt.

[@Will_Salcedo]

Beni and Valentino are my boys lol

[@234fateify]

I can’t 😂 when the other orangutan splashed Benny in the face I couldn’t help but laugh

[@ponkqq]

I'm now actually addicted watching this

[@ashleyjackson8538]

I can’t cope ! Timpah face after giving a little kiss , is the most cute thing I ever seen .

[@Lasspengu]

The orangutans looked traumatised during the snake lesson 😂

[@Kintabl]

Orangutans are so similar to humans. It's a joy to watch them.

[@sonjam314]

I absolutely love this program. Those that are there teaching these beautiful animals are true angels 😇. God Bless you all for the things you do for these babies ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Anna-ib1kt]

06:10 - Beni's Miley Cyrus wreckingball entry is amazing!

[@N3RDYG0GGLES]

The sad noise Beni was making when he just wanted a banana 😂 oh bless him

[@OchitaTsuki]

They are all so cute

[@MariePriss]

Very I’m so in love 😍

[@jamieizsupersad2503]

aww Beni I feel for you

[@TNT-km2eg]

A noble undertaking , saving these beings

[@sandrahertel6282]

I’m so glad they are being educated and released again. Sad this is needed but, best options. Wonderful carers.

[@knockoutnorko7500]

,,Jerry’s getting impatient.” *Proceeds to take on a King Kong style rampage*

[@halbertthird1617]

27:20 "learning to reap the rewards of other's hard work" LOL The first orangutan capitalist!

[@omnipotentpumpkin9755]

Jerry the legend. Love how they gave him bananas and fruits as a peace offering haha Well done lads

[@TheNeeyang]

Kesi reminds me of my son. He was born with a missing hand

[@footballfan2998]

How?

[@zaynoncrack4502]

@@footballfan2998 he literally said why

[@imcomingforyou.3245]

@Ante Krist boo hoo

[@junecooper4688]

Incredible how they copy humans, shows you how intelligent the orangutans are..... love watching videos of Benji and the gang, thanks,keep the videos coming

[@tylerdibenedetto2641]

Jerry holding it down for his squad. Such spirit.

[@sabamotalebi5368]

7:37 you can almost see her laugh that’s so adorable

[@acg6gc419]

I simply love watching orangutans. Their sweetness looks just make me smile. Cuteness overload. I come and watch video when I'm down. I really like narrative as well. And Beni is so fun to watch . Lol. The baby sitters get my applaud as well 👏

[@kingzack2048]

So sweet that little lady loves her handler.look at how she looks at her after giving her a kiss

[@happy_man2023]

Спасибо тем людям, кто пытается сохранить природу и животных

[@htfanai3447]

So cute, the way they hugged each others.

[@cupofsadge8359]

Its so cute and funny watching an older and heavier orangutan latch onto the back of a younger and lighter orangutan as if the younger one can move efficiently with the older one on its back.

[@bizzaa9648]

2:11 it’s 3am and I’m watching this beautiful video

[@bubblegumlipgloss8488]

I never get tired of watching them!!! 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖😇😇

[@climbthatmountain]

Jerry gone wild! So grateful, for the caring...and brave, workers there.

[@baselifter]

At 21:56 An extremely great Moment. These Look from the Orangutan shows us a real Spark of Intelligence. i was amazed.

[@footbroke]

I watch these so I am prepared when I eventually have kids.

[@phaexus]

[ 21:57 ] ... Orangutans: The Best Kissers in the Animal Kingdom 😁😎🙏

[@AniFam]

The baby orangutans are sooo cute, and their ability to learn by seeing, copying, and doing is fabulous~ ❣️💯 Thank you for sharing this wonderful video, and I hope they learn and grow well.🤗👍 🔆AniFam〽️

[@kellyharding9633]

Love these little guys and their teachers ❤️thank you all

[@balddiggad5974]

orangutans are amazing animals ive loved them for years

[@benjaminromero9270]

The only crossover I would die for, Benny vs Valentino

[@crblemaire549]

Yep, I’d be wrapped the 1st day, for sure!!!!!!!!!! I don’t know what is more precious, their appearance or the little sounds they make!! Thanks again for sharing another wonderful video !!

[@alejandrolago4495]

21:54 Me, going for my first kiss

[@themandaloriancreed5164]

This melts my heart, absolutely beautiful, so many personalities,

[@mattit.6039]

Lala looks so cute using that husk and her bubbles

[@robbyburnpipe7840]

One of my favourite tv documentaries

[@magdalenajohannabooyens6774]

Thank you so much for taking care of these lovely animals I love so much

[@rayyanzudki1479]

It's been a long time since they upload an Orangtan video

[@sherpaderpdingo3405]

Benny's a good boy. Give him a treat!

[@thebonderman8811]

Cinta used Stick Throw! Its super effective against the wild Hanin!

[@TheSprinkle27]

Im in love with the noises they make.

[@PinyataSpirit]

Jerry hates being caged, he went berserk mode

[@asswhole4195]

Will there ever be another season of Jungle School?

[@jadeleibforth4613]

pleeeeeeeeease

[@catjump9885]

I hope not, jungle school is for baby orangutan who lost their mum

[@bigboybeni]

@@catjump9885 yeah you’re right it’s a great place but it’s sad to know WHY it has to exist at all :(

[@bigboybeni]

yes!! there will be a third season. i don’t know when but it was confirmed

[@ma12sh]

my god those babies make your heart melt

[@siebelardinois1243]

Never knew watching orangutans was so fun