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
Our Community
On Day 8 of our 12 Days of Christmas, we would like to share a beautiful video that highlights what we can accomplish with your invaluable support!
And this Christmas, we urgently need your help again! Please consider donating today to support the construction of a critical facility at our newly relocated Nyaru Menteng Centre.
This facility will be the operational heart of our centre. Without it, we cannot run our centre effectively or care for our orangutans in the best possible way.
WE NEED YOUR HELP RIGHT NOW to reach our goal of $50,000 by 25 December!
Please donate urgently here:
donations.orangutans.com.au/xmas-2025/sm (or link in bio)
Thank you so much for helping our orangutans thrive!🙏🦧
#SaveOrangutans #christmasappeal #supportus #helpus #GiveNow #donatetoday #orphan #love #OrangutanJungleSchool #weneedyou
3 hours ago
On Day 8 of our 12 Days of Christmas, we would like to share a beautiful video that highlights what we can accomplish with your invaluable support!
And this Christmas, we urgently need your help again! Please consider donating today to support the construction of a critical facility at our newly relocated Nyaru Menteng Centre.
This facility will be the operational heart of our centre. Without it, we cannot run our centre effectively or care for our orangutans in the best possible way.
WE NEED YOUR HELP RIGHT NOW to reach our goal of $50,000 by 25 December!
Please donate urgently here:
donations.orangutans.com.au/xmas-2025/sm
Thanks so much for helping our orangutans thrive!🙏🦧
#SaveOrangutans #christmasappeal #supportus #helpus #GiveNow #donatetoday #orphan #love #OrangutanJungleSchool #weneedyou
4 hours ago
What would the 12 Days of Christmas be without our beloved Big Boy Beni and his famous sneaking into the banana storage?
For all Beni lovers, we have the perfect Christmas gift: Beni's digital handprint!
Order it here and receive it with a personalised certificate for your gift recipient: orangutans.com.au/product/beni-handprint
(or link in b#ChristmasGifts#SaveOrangutansu#BigBoyBeniy#orangutansut#OrangutanJungleSchoolchool
1 day ago
Love big boy Beni ♥️🫶🤩😍
What would the 12 Days of Christmas be without our beloved Big Boy Beni and his famous sneaking into the banana storage?
For all Beni lovers, we have the perfect Christmas gift: Beni's digital handprint!
Order it here and receive it with a personalised certificate for your gift recipient: orangutans.com.au/product/beni-handpr#ChristmasGifts#SaveOrangutansu#BigBoyBeniy#orangutansut#OrangutanJungleSchoolchool
1 day ago
Way too much money thought he was on an island
I remeber this episode!! 🤣🍌🍌
I miss watching Beni
Benni!!!❤️
Love big boy Beni ♥️🫶🙏😘😘🤩
It's halftime of our 12 Days of Christmas Orangutan Jungle Jingle, and we are celebrating the 6th day with a special milk delivery!
Our little orangutan orphans absolutely love their daily milk break. Can you imagine that we need 20,000 litres of milk each year to feed them?
If you are looking for a unique gift for a family member, friend or colleague, why not gift a certificate worth one month of milk supply for our littlies?
Each certificate is personalised with your recipient's name. Get yours here:
orangutans.com.au/product/feed-an-orphan
(or link in bio)
We also offer many other gifts that give back in our shop here: orangutans.com.au/shop (or link#ChristmasGifti#holidaygifto#SaveOrangutanso#orphann#orangutanso#lovetans #love
2 days ago
It's halftime of our 12 Days of Christmas Orangutan Jungle Jingle, and we are celebrating the 6th day with a special milk delivery!
Our little orangutan orphans absolutely love their daily milk break. Can you imagine that we need 20,000 litres of milk each year to feed them?
If you are looking for a unique gift for a family member, friend or colleague, why not gift a certificate worth one month of milk supply for our littlies?
Each certificate is personalised with your recipient's name. Get yours here:
orangutans.com.au/product/feed-an-orphan
We also offer many other gifts that give back in our shop here:
orangutans.com#ChristmasGifti#holidaygifto#SaveOrangutanso#orphann#orangutanso#lovetans #love
2 days ago
It's already the 5th day of our 12 Days of Christmas Orangutan Jungle Jingle!
Today, we are thrilled to introduce you to a life-changing adventure: our Orangutan Enrichment Volunteer Program.
This hands-on, absolutely rewarding experience should definitely be at the top of your bucket list.
It also makes a wonderful, unique Christmas gift for a loved one. And why let them travel alone? Join them and make the trip unforgettable!
Discover more about our volunteer experience in Borneo here: experienceborneo.org/orangutan-volunteer-prog#SaveOrangutansu#VolunteerWithUsi#bucketlistt#LifeChangingExperiencei#JoinUso#booknowo#ChristmasGiftsgift
3 days ago
It's already the 5th day of our 12 Days of Christmas Orangutan Jungle Jingle!
Today, we are thrilled to introduce you to a life-changing adventure: our Orangutan Enrichment Volunteer Program.
This hands-on, absolutely rewarding experience should definitely be at the top of your bucket list.
It also makes a wonderful, unique Christmas gift for a loved one. And why let them travel alone? Join them and make the trip unforgettable!
Discover more about our volunteer experience in Borneo here:
experienceborneo.org/orangutan-volunteer-prog#SaveOrangutansu#VolunteerWithUsi#bucketlistt#LifeChangingExperiencei#JoinUso#booknowo#ChristmasGiftsgift
3 days ago
