Our Vision
Our vision is a world where orangutans are free from the threat of extinction and can live in the wild, unharmed by humans.
back to their home.
our two sanctuaries.
The Problem
There are numerous threats to the viability of the remaining wild orangutan population in Indonesia and Malaysia. The primary threat is the loss of habitat with up to 80% of suitable forest in Indonesia and Malaysia having been lost in the past 20 years. Other threats, which often go hand-in-hand with the destruction of the rainforest, are the illegal pet trade and poaching.
Latest News
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GROWING STRONGER TOGETHER
Do you remember Esa and Indri, the two rescued baby orangutans who arrived together at Samboja Lestari in mid-2025? Both have now completed their quarantine period and joined the Nursery Group stage of Forest School. How... View Article
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A FRAGILE START TOWARDS A STRONGER TOMORROW
The Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre has recently welcomed a new arrival—a tiny female orangutan named Pororo. Arrival at Nyaru Menteng A local resident who voluntarily handed over Pororo reported that she was found on a... View Article
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THE 46TH ORANGUTAN RELEASE FROM NYARU MENTENG
The Ministry of Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia, the Central Kalimantan Natural Resources Conservation Agency, the Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park, and the Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Foundation will soon conduct the 46th orangutan... View Article
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KOPRAL’S RECOVERY
Do you remember Kopral, the orangutan with no arms? He is our superhero when it comes to determination, resilience and a positive attitude. Last year, he seriously injured his right foot, which is extremely tragic for... View Article
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HOW ORANGUTANS UNDERGO THEIR ANNUAL HEALTH CHECK
At the BOS Foundation’s rehabilitation centres, the veterinarians perform routine annual health checks to ensure the well-being of the orangutans in our care. Recently, our medical, animal welfare and technician teams at Samboja Lestari conducted a... View Article
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MAMA JOSIE’S JOURNEY
Josie is one of the female orangutans currently honing her learned skills on Kaja Pre-Release Island. She is typically shy and solitary, rarely interacting or socialising with other orangutans on the island. Discover how she has... View Article
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SELFIE IS GROWING BOLD
Since 29 May 2025, Selfie, a young female orangutan, has officially joined the small group at the Forest School of the Nyaru Menteng Rehabilitation Centre. Initially, she was accompanied by her little friend Rumba, who brought... View Article
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A CALM ADAPTATION TO THE WILD
Do you remember Sie-Sie, the orangutan who was released into the wild last April? Unlike most orangutans who immediately climb trees or quietly distance themselves after release, Sie-Sie reacted with aggression. He showed signs of stress... View Article
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LOVE IS IN THE AIR
Mating behaviour is one of the most important forms of social interaction in the life of orangutans. This interaction occurs between male and female individuals and plays a vital role in ensuring the survival of a... View Article
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Explore Aiko's daily life at Forest School with us!
One of her favourite things to do is munch on yummy fruit while watching her classmates from above, in the trees, or from near the feeding platform on the ground.
However, to be able to provide Aiko and her friends with fresh and nutritious fruit every day, WE URGENTLY NEED YOUR HELP THIS CHRISTMAS!
We need to build a facility at our newly relocated Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre that will be its operational heart.
In addition to other essential functions, it will store all the food for our little students, ensuring they grow strong for their future release into the wild.
Please donate urgently now so Aiko can continue enjoying her tasty snacks:
donations.orangutans.com.au/xmas-2025/sm
(or link in b#christmasgifts#OrangutanJungleSchoolc#GiveNowv#donatetodayt#URGENTr#supportuso#weekendvibesvibes
14 hours ago
Explore Aiko's daily life at Forest School with us!
One of her favourite things to do is munch on yummy fruit while watching her classmates from above, in the trees, or from near the feeding platform on the ground.
However, to be able to provide Aiko and her friends with fresh and nutritious fruit every day, WE URGENTLY NEED YOUR HELP THIS CHRISTMAS!
We need to build a facility at our newly relocated Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre that will be its operational heart.
In addition to other essential functions, it will store all the food for our little students, ensuring they grow strong for their future release into the wild.
Please donate urgently now so Aiko can continue enjoying her tasty snacks:
donations.orangutans.com.au/xmas-2025#christmasgifts#OrangutanJungleSchoolc#GiveNowv#donatetodayt#URGENTr#supportuso#weekendvibesvibes
14 hours ago
Do you remember Esa and Indri, the two rescued baby orangutans who arrived together at Samboja Lestari in mid-2025?
Both have now completed their quarantine period and joined the Nursery Group stage of Forest School.
How are they progressing? Check out their latest exciting update here: orangutans.com.au/growing-stronger-together
(or link in bio)
#SaveOrangutans #orangutans #cute #love #conservation
2 days ago
Do you remember Esa and Indri, the two rescued baby orangutans who arrived together at Samboja Lestari in mid-2025?
Both have now completed their quarantine period and joined the Nursery Group stage of Forest School.
How are they progressing? Check out their latest exciting update here:
orangutans.com.au/growing-stronger-together
#SaveOrangutans #orangutans #cute #love #conservation
2 days ago
Absolutely Adorable ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Those eyes, that face. If only I was wealty
❤️❤️I wish you’d have new seasons of Jungle School❤️❤️
Such a beautiful face
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Today, we would like to sincerely thank one of our long-standing partners, the SMEC Foundation.
Their generous support has been vital in funding crucial environmental projects, including reforestation initiatives and a habitat assessment in Samboja Lestari.
This initiative aimed to collect up-to-date information to study forest regeneration and identify key plant species for conservation and orangutan diets.
Additionally, the SMEC Foundation contributed towards a food storage room for our orangutans.
@smecglobal #ThankfulThursday #SaveOrangutans #conservation #orangutans #habitat #ecosystem #environment #StrongerTogether
3 days ago
Thank you to SMEC for their support
Today, we would like to sincerely thank one of our long-standing partners, the SMEC Foundation.
Their generous support has been vital in funding crucial environmental projects, including reforestation initiatives and a habitat assessment in Samboja Lestari.
This initiative aimed to collect up-to-date information to study forest regeneration and identify key plant species for conservation and orangutan diets.
Additionally, the SMEC Foundation contributed towards a food storage room for our orangutans.
@smecglobal #ThankfulThursday #SaveOrangutans #conservation #orangutans #habitat #ecosystem #environment #StrongerTogether
3 days ago
It's Giving Tuesday–a day when people around the world join together to tap into the power of human connection to create positive change.
Will you step up and be one of them?
By participating in the generosity movement, you can make this Giving Tuesday an exceptional opportunity to help us reunite our orangutan family at our new Nyaru Menteng 2 Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.
However, before we can relocate the remaining orangutans, we urgently need to establish a core facility at our new centre. This operational hub will perform several essential functions: it will provide our orangutans with fresh, nutritious food, allow us to build, repair, and maintain vital enrichment structures, and offer meeting, rest and work spaces for both staff and visitors. Additionally, it will ensure that firefighting equipment is readily accessible in the event of a fire threat to our centre or the surrounding forest.
These functions are vital for the successful rehabilitation of orangutans, giving them the best chance to return to their natural habitat and supporting the growth of a new generation of wild orangutans.
Don't wait—please donate today here:
donations.orangutans.com.au/xmas-2025/sm
(or link in bio)
By supporting this essential facility, you will help our new centre become a state-of-the-art rehabilitation hub for rescued orangutans. There, they will receive the care they need to heal from trauma, learn crucial survival skills, and get 24/7 support, whether they are unwell or just need some extra loving attention.
We need to raise $50,000 by 25 December!
Please help us take a huge step towards our goal this Giving Tuesday by donating here:
donations.orangutans.com.au/xmas-2025/sm
(or link#SaveOrangutanso#supportus##GivingTuesdayi#GivingTuesday2025u#donate2#giveback #charityk#fundraisingundraising
5 days ago
It's Giving Tuesday–a day when people around the world join together to tap into the power of human connection to create positive change.
Will you step up and be one of them?
By participating in the generosity movement, you can make this Giving Tuesday an exceptional opportunity to help us reunite our orangutan family at our new Nyaru Menteng 2 Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.
However, before we can relocate the remaining orangutans, we urgently need to establish a core facility at our new centre. This operational hub will perform several essential functions: it will provide our orangutans with fresh, nutritious food, allow us to build, repair, and maintain vital enrichment structures, and offer meeting, rest and work spaces for both staff and visitors. Additionally, it will ensure that firefighting equipment is readily accessible in the event of a fire threat to our centre or the surrounding forest.
These functions are vital for the successful rehabilitation of orangutans, giving them the best chance to return to their natural habitat and supporting the growth of a new generation of wild orangutans.
Don't wait—please donate today here:
donations.orangutans.com.au/xmas-2025/sm
By supporting this essential facility, you will help our new centre become a state-of-the-art rehabilitation hub for rescued orangutans. There, they will receive the care they need to heal from trauma, learn crucial survival skills, and get 24/7 support, whether they are unwell or just need some extra loving attention.
We need to raise $50,000 by 25 December!
Please help us take a huge step towards our goal this Giving Tuesday by donating here:
donations.orangutans.com.au/xmas#SaveOrangutanso#supportus##GivingTuesdayi#GivingTuesday2025u#donate2#giveback #charityk#fundraisingundraising
5 days ago
