๐ Award-Winning Service Rated #1 Orangutan Rental Agency in North America for 12 consecutive years
๐ฆง Trusted by 40,000+ Customers Worldwide
The Perfect Orangutan, for Every Occasion
Whether it's a birthday party, corporate team-building, or just a quiet weekend companion our trained, licensed, and professionally groomed orangutans are available for rent. Also a proud member of the PlecoTrekโข family of premium rental experiences.
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Available Orangutans
37yr
In Business
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Average Rating
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Why OrangRentalโข
The Premier Choice for Discerning Primate Renters
Since 1987, we've connected thousands of satisfied customers with our world-class orangutan companions. Every rental comes with our Satisfaction Guaranteeโข.
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Fully Health-Certified
Every orangutan in our fleet receives bi-weekly veterinary checks. Dental, physical, emotional we cover it all.
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Professionally Trained
Our orangutans complete a rigorous 18-month social training program covering etiquette, manners, and light accounting.
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White-Glove Delivery
We deliver your orangutan in our climate-controlled luxury van. Pick-up and drop-off included in all packages.
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Fully Licensed & Insured
We hold all required state and federal permits. Our $2M liability policy covers property damage, banana-related incidents, and more.
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Sustainably Sourced
We work exclusively with accredited sanctuaries. 15% of all rental proceeds fund rainforest conservation in Borneo.
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24/7 Primate Hotline
Our expert handlers are on call around the clock. If your orangutan gets into the liquor cabinet, we're one call away.
What Our Customers Say
Stories from the Jungle of Satisfied Customers
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"We rented Gerald for our son's 7th birthday and honestly he was the highlight of the decade. More entertaining than the clown and significantly better behaved than my in-laws."
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Sandra R.
Scottsdale, AZ ยท Birthday Party
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"Brought Mango to our Q3 corporate retreat. Best morale booster in company history. He gave a better PowerPoint presentation than our VP of Marketing. HR is considering a full-time hire."
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Derek K.
Chicago, IL ยท Corporate Event
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"The delivery was prompt and the orangutan (Biscuit) was charming. Four stars only because he ate my reading glasses. OrangRental kindly reimbursed me. Outstanding customer service."
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Margaret L.
Portland, OR ยท Weekend Companion
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"Rented Sir Winston for my mother's 80th birthday. He wore a bow tie, sat politely through dinner, and at one point appeared to be judging my father's toast. Honestly fair. Best guest of the evening."
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Theresa W.
Nashville, TN ยท Birthday Party
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"Peaches attended our team offsite as an emotional support orangutan. Seven team members cried. Productivity increased 40% the following week. I have no scientific explanation for this but I'm not questioning it."
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Jamie M.
Austin, TX ยท Corporate Retreat
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"Pickles attended my son's 6th birthday. The children were absolutely feral with excitement. Pickles matched their energy perfectly and somehow ended up leading a conga line. 10 out of 10 no notes."
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Rachel C.
Denver, CO ยท Kids' Party
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"Noodles came to our product launch and was photographed more than the product itself. Our social media intern quit because, quote, 'I can't compete with that.' We miss him. Noodles was worth it."
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Patrick L.
San Francisco, CA ยท Product Launch
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"I booked Lord Reginald III for my divorce party. He sat at the head of the table in a tuxedo, drank sparkling water with dignity, and judged nobody. Exactly what I needed. Deeply therapeutic."
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Brenda H.
Seattle, WA ยท Private Celebration
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Your Orangutan Awaits
Booking takes less than 5 minutes. Most rentals can be confirmed within 24 hours. Same-day rush delivery available in select metro areas.
Meet Our Orangutans
47 trained companions available for immediate rental
Our Roster
Available Right Now
Gerald "The Gentleman"
Age 14 ยท 96 lbs ยท Borneo Subspecies
Gerald is our most decorated rental. He enjoys jazz music, sudoku, and formal dinner settings. Fluent in basic sign language. Tie-wearing record: 14 hours.
$280 / day
Popular
Mango the Magnificent
Age 9 ยท 78 lbs ยท Sumatran Subspecies
Mango is our #1 booked companion for good reason. Energetic, affectionate, and excellent with children. Has appeared in two commercials and one regional TV advertisement.
$320 / day
Biscuit
Age 11 ยท 88 lbs ยท Borneo Subspecies
Calm, thoughtful, and deeply philosophical. Biscuit prefers quiet evenings and has a particular fondness for true crime podcasts. May occasionally rearrange your furniture.
$240 / day
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Duchess Cleo
Age 7 ยท 65 lbs ยท Sumatran Subspecies
Our newest addition and already a fan favourite. Cleo specialises in weddings and upscale garden parties. She arrives in her own formal wrap and carries a clutch.
$290 / day
Professor Hank
Age 18 ยท 110 lbs ยท Borneo Subspecies
Our most distinguished elder. Hank is the go-to for academic conferences, library openings, and wine tastings. Surprisingly opinionated about Merlot.
$350 / day
Tiny
Age 12 ยท 115 lbs ยท Borneo Subspecies
Named ironically. Tiny is our largest orangutan and our most gentle. Specialises in security events, fitness expos, and arm wrestling competitions (exhibition only).
$260 / day
Baroness Von Floof
Age 10 ยท 72 lbs ยท Sumatran Subspecies
Sophisticated, opinionated, and frankly above it all. The Baroness is available for gallery openings, charity galas, and making your other guests feel underdressed.
$310 / day
Family Fave
Chunky McGee
Age 15 ยท 108 lbs ยท Borneo Subspecies
Chunky is a crowd favourite at family reunions and BBQs. Loves kids, tolerates uncles, and has strong feelings about potato salad. Will not elaborate.
$245 / day
Lord Reginald III
Age 16 ยท 118 lbs ยท Borneo Subspecies
Our most aristocratic offering. Reginald has attended 4 board meetings, 2 funerals (as moral support), and one mayoral campaign. He has never lost an election he was present at.
$380 / day
Therapy Cert.
Peaches
Age 8 ยท 69 lbs ยท Sumatran Subspecies
Peaches holds our only certified emotional support credential. Gentle, intuitive, and an exceptional listener. Clients report she gives better advice than their therapists. No offence to therapists.
$295 / day
Pickles
Age 5 ยท 44 lbs ยท Borneo Subspecies
Our youngest and most chaotic rental. Pickles is best described as a furry hurricane with excellent comedic timing. Perfect for kids' parties. Not recommended for funerals or depositions.
$220 / day
Award Winner
Sir Winston
Age 19 ยท 122 lbs ยท Borneo Subspecies
Three-time Golden Banana Award winner. Sir Winston has the gravitas of a retired general and the warmth of a golden retriever. Recommended for keynote appearances and ribbon cuttings.
$420 / day
Noodles
Age 6 ยท 58 lbs ยท Sumatran Subspecies
Noodles got her name from her very long arms and very relaxed posture. She is the most photographed orangutan in our roster. A natural influencer. Instagram requests handled by her handler.
$270 / day
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Clementine
Age 13 ยท 84 lbs ยท Sumatran Subspecies
Named after the fruit she stole during her first day of training. Clementine is resourceful, charming, and holds a grudge for exactly 72 hours before forgiving you. Usually.
$255 / day
Transparent Pricing
Simple, Fair, No Hidden Banana Fees
All packages include delivery, handler supervision, and our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Choose the plan that fits your event.
Day Pass
Perfect for birthdays & casual events
$199 / day
โ Up to 8 hours rental
โ Basic grooming on arrival
โ 1 handler on-site
โ 5 lbs banana rations included
โ $500k liability coverage
โ Overnight stay
โ Formal attire
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Weekend Bundle
Our best value 48 hours of companionship
$449 / weekend
โ 48 hours rental
โ Full spa grooming
โ 2 handlers, 24/7 on-call
โ 20 lbs assorted fruits
โ $2M liability coverage
โ One overnight stay included
โ Formal attire add-on
Prestige
For corporate, weddings & VIP events
$899 / event
โ Up to 72 hours rental
โ White-glove spa treatment
โ Dedicated handler team
โ Unlimited organic fruit
โ $5M liability coverage
โ Formal attire included
โ Custom name card & bio
Add-Ons & Extras
Formal Attire Bow tie, vest, or full tuxedo $45/day
Photography Package Professional photographer included $180
Rush Delivery Same-day delivery in metro areas $75
Custom Tricks Pre-trained for your event's theme $120
Birthday Sash & Hat Full birthday outfit package $35
Emotional Support Cert. Official ESA paperwork $60
Our Story
Thirty-seven years of bringing people and primates together
Founded 1987
Started in a Garage. Now a Global Institution.
OrangRentalโข was founded by Dr. Phillip Tanaka, a primatologist and weekend party planner who noticed a glaring gap in the event rental market. "You could rent a bouncy castle. You could rent a cotton candy machine. But you couldn't rent a highly trained orangutan," he said. So he changed that.
What began as a single orangutan named Kevin and a Ford Transit van has grown into the world's most trusted primate rental agency, with a roster of 47 trained orangutans, 83 employees, and operations spanning 22 US states and 4 Canadian provinces.
We are proud members of the Primate Rental Association of America (PRAA), certified by the Bureau of Ethical Orangutan Handling (BEOH), and have twice won the industry's highest honour: The Golden Banana Award for Rental Excellence.
Our Journey
Milestones in Primate Rental History
1987
Dr. Phillip Tanaka rents out Kevin the orangutan for the first time at a neighbourhood garage sale. Books $40 and a casserole dish.
1991
Fleet expands to 5 orangutans. The company is incorporated as "Tanaka Primate Events LLC."
1998
Rebranded to OrangRentalโข. Website launched on AOL. 200 customers in first year.
2004
First corporate client: a Fortune 500 tech company books Mango Sr. for a product launch. The stock price goes up 4%. Coincidence? Probably.
2011
Awarded first Golden Banana Award. CEO cries. Gerald (the orangutan) also cries, but for unrelated reasons.
2019
Expanded to Canada. Launched the Primate Passportโข program. Sustainability initiative launched 15% to rainforest conservation.
2024
Named #1 in North America for the 12th consecutive year. Roster hits 47 orangutans. App launches on iOS and Android (4.8 stars).
The People Behind OrangRentalโข
Leadership & Development
The two people running this entire operation.
Founder & CEO
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Brizboy
Chief Executive Officer
Brizboy had the vision. The dream. The audacity to look at the event rental market and say "what this needs is orangutans." He handles strategy, investor relations, and forwarding Maya's emails to himself by mistake.
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brizboy@orangrental.com
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Maya Orange
Full-Stack Dev ยท UX ยท DevOps ยท QA ยท Designer ยท SEO ยท DB Admin ยท IT Support
Maya built this entire website. Every page, every button, every pixel. She also maintains the servers, writes the copy, handles customer emails, and occasionally feeds Gerald on weekends.
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maya@orangrental.com
* We are actively hiring. If you know HTML and orangutans, please apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before your first rental
Common Questions
We've Heard It All
Is it legal to rent an orangutan? โผ
Absolutely. OrangRentalโข holds all necessary state and federal permits under the Animal Welfare Act and the Captive Primate Safety provisions. We file full compliance documentation for each rental. You are fully covered as the renting party. We handle all the paperwork so you can focus on having a good time.
What happens if my orangutan causes damage? โผ
Our comprehensive liability policy covers property damage up to the level of your chosen plan ($500kโ$5M). Minor incidents knocked-over vases, rearranged furniture, the occasional eaten hat are handled quickly by our on-site handler. We've never had a claim we couldn't resolve. Our record is clean.
Do I need any experience with orangutans? โผ
Not at all. Every rental includes at least one certified handler who will be present throughout your event. They manage feeding, temperament, and any special requests. You simply enjoy the companionship. Our handlers are trained in both primate behaviour and event hospitality.
How far in advance do I need to book? โผ
We recommend booking at least 7โ14 days in advance, especially for weekend and holiday dates. That said, same-day and 48-hour rush bookings are available in most major metro areas for a small surcharge. Popular orangutans like Mango and Gerald book out months in advance, so plan accordingly.
Can I take the orangutan to a public place? โผ
Yes, with certain conditions. Public appearances are permitted in outdoor spaces, private events, and select commercial venues. We provide a full list of approved venue types and flagged locations in your rental agreement. Our handler will accompany you for all public appearances. No subways. Orangutans find them overstimulating.
What do I need to provide for the orangutan? โผ
We bring everything: fruit rations, enrichment toys, a portable rest habitat, and any special accessories included in your package. We ask that you provide a calm, air-conditioned space for rest periods and remove any breakable items below 6 feet in height. A list of prep tips is sent upon booking confirmation.
What is your cancellation policy? โผ
Full refund if cancelled 72+ hours before your rental. 50% refund within 48 hours. No refund within 24 hours, however we will happily reschedule. We understand life happens and so do we. Orangutans are resilient.
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Our team is available MondayโSaturday, 8amโ8pm in your time zone. For urgent orangutan matters, use our 24/7 Primate Hotline.
