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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EMBRACING TRADITION AND SUSTAINABILITY
The Wehea Dayak Village, located in Kalimantan’s beautiful interior, showcases a uniquely preserved culture emphasising life in harmony with nature. The Wehea Dayak are indigenous people living in the Muara Wahau District of East Kutai Regency,... View Article
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A TALE OF RESILIENCE
Our Post-Release Monitoring (PRM) team at Camp Himba Pambelum in the Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park finally spotted Suci again. Find out how the young female is doing. The PRM team was thrilled to encounter... View Article
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: WIWIK ASTUTIK
Meet Wiwik Astutik, BOS Foundation’s incredible Volunteer Facilitator. Her passion and love for orangutans are truly inspiring, and it all started almost 30 years ago with a ravaging forest fire. Since when have you been working... View Article
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FLEUR LOVES HER SOLITUDE
Fleur is one of the 75 sun bears in our care. She started her journey with the BOS Foundation at the Nyaru Menteng Rehabilitation Centre. However, in May 2018, we transferred her to more sun-bear-appropriate facilities... View Article
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HOW TO FIND A RELEASE FOREST
Careful consideration is essential when determining the release area for orangutans. One of the most important factors is ensuring that the forest is productive and its natural food sources can sustain an orangutan population far into... View Article
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SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR ALL
Every year on February 21, Indonesia celebrates National Waste Awareness Day. This occasion serves as an opportunity to improve public awareness of the importance of sustainable waste management for all and its critical role in preserving... View Article
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THE CURIOUS CHEEK-PADDER
Orangutans are also highly curious beings. Even though our Post-Release-Monitoring team is used to our red cousins’ inquisitive nature, a recent observation took them by surprise. Our PRM team at Camp Nles Mamse woke up to... View Article
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MUSHROOM EXTRAVAGANZA
Meet another fascinating species that shares the same ecosystem as orangutans. While its life is short, its unique appearance is truly unforgettable. The Bridal Veil Mushroom (Phallus indusiatus) is a type of fungus that grows solitary... View Article
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FINE FOREST FORAGERS
Orangutans, a species that spends most of their time in the trees, can consume a vast variety of foods. Their excellent climbing abilities enable them to obtain fruits and other food sources inaccessible to ground-dwelling animals.... View Article
Our Community
The Wehea Dayak #IndigenousPeoples embody a unique way of life that combines #traditions, reverence, and a strong commitment to #Sustainable living practices.
Find out all about this fascinating #tribe here:
orangutans.com.au/news/tradition-and-sustainability
#conservation #SaveOrangutans #nature
4 hours ago
Adorable and beautiful ❤️💕💗❤️
"my nose was cold"
"I'm sure I put my teeth in this morning "
🥰😘
Toby Johnson
👀’n good
Beauty
It's #FeelGoodFriday, a day to enjoy life and spread #goodvibes.
Will you bring some #JOY to little Onyer today by adopting him?
Onyer is joining the Nursery Group at #OrangutanJungleSchool with the ultimate goal of #OrangutanFreedom.
Start sponsoring him on his rehabilitation journey for less than $1 a day and receive quarterly updates on his progress, a personalised adoption certificate, information on your baby, a screensaver and a small gift.
bit.ly/Adopt-Onyer
#SaveOrangutans #notapet #love #nature #conservation
4 days ago
Precious and those beautiful eyes you could get lost in. Gorgeous
Precious babies
he is adorable
Those beautiful eyes
Sooooooooooooooo cutie pie little one
Alessandro Sicignano ma guarda 🥺
So very cute ❤️
🤗🥰🐵🍀
Great news! Our Post-Release Monitoring team in the Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park finally spotted Suci again after they hadn't seen her for over a year.
Find out how the young female is doing in #OrangutanFreedom!
orangutans.com.au/news/a-tale-of-resilience/
#SaveOrangutans #longtimenosee #wildlifeconservation #nature
5 days ago
Is nice to see they are thriving after their release!
How wonderful and beautiful!
This is why I support BOS. Thank you !!!
Sweetie🐒💓
👀’n good
So cool
omg!!!!
We've got some #mondaymotivation for you.
Check out this video and #joinus for an #unforgettable #travelexperience in #borneo! We have multiple start dates available and promise you memories that will last a lifetime.🦧
experienceborneo.org/orangutan-volunteer-program
#mustdo #SaveOrangutans #Volunteer #nature #love
1 week ago
So nice.. And really many thanks for humen being...
Love to go back P&M x
mum and baby moveing between the cages
Will definitelly come back soon ♥️ 🦧🥭🥥 🍍♥️
Cant wait 🫶
Boardwalk into the jungle
Mun kisses the baby as getacross to the other cage
We vissited the sanctury near HUCHIN some years ago it was wonderful and watched the wild ORANG's being called out of the jungel to be fed .it was a wonderfu trip .the enclosed picture was the last one i took as they were returning back into the jungle.I will put some mor pictuers up next
It is a well-known fact that nearly 70% of the Borneo rainforest has been explored by humans not by their feet, but rather by chainsaws. It is difficult to fathom that a mere 30% of virgin forest is now capable of accommodating the vast array of jungle species. Despite the relevant authorities' constant call to "SAVE OUR JUNGLE," it is quite disconcerting to see that white-collar logging entrepreneurs stand behind their backs.
Today is Big Boy Beni's rescue #anniversary!
Eight years ago, the #OrangutanJungleSchool superstar arrived at BOS Foundation's Nyaru Menteng centre and is now just one step away from #OrangutanFreedom, honing his skills on a pre-release island.
We think it's time again for his banana storage prank to celebrate his rescue!🦧🙃
#SaveOrangutans #BigBoyBeni #notapet #love
1 week ago
I remember him getting in the store room, absolutely adore him ❤️
This was the best thing I’ve seen in many years. Go Beni you banana 🍌 king 👑 🦧 xx
I love Beni, superstar
I love Beni. I seen that he has been released into the big island! I.am happy for him.
I remember this episode 🤣
Will always love & remember him for his sometimes pitiful sometimes mischievous acts. I hope he's thriving well & safe ❤️
What a beautiful boy! So cute and mischievous!!!
That was one of our favourite episodes from Jungle School. Just loved Beni.
Love Beni, how's he doing
Bless his little heart, so he wanted a banana? So what let him have one 🤣🤣🤣🤣. I adore them !!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️so clever !!!!
Happy rescuversary to the one and only Beni!
Such a character 🤣🩷
What a superstar thanks for sharing
So, has the diet worked for Ben? Is he in good shape now?
Shirley Pope & Kerry Lee Maartens 🍌💙😂 I love it that he takes one for the road
Heaven, he’s in Heaven!
What a cutie
So beautiful 😢
Beni is my favorite!
So adorable
Benni you cheeky boy.. I would be there with u i love under ripe bananas I love them just turning yellow.. I hate them tasting like pear drops.. We need to meet up buddie..
Oh just beautiful!
Yong Mao u still remember Beni??
Such a legend Beni boy!
Same age as my Valentino? 🥰🇩🇰
We are hiring 🦧👇👇👇
1 week ago
Is the position on-site in Borneo the entire time between October and March and remote the rest of the year?
Only if you take us 3.lol
Shelley Louise
Janet Pfeiler, Mikayla Fraser. Should I go for it.
Tiff Tiff Joodakota Michael Joseph McCutchen Michael Joseph McCutchen Bobby Mccutchen Sarah Anne this is work in Borneo from October to March, with you all already having Indonsian citizen & living in Jakarta, it would be an easy work any of bilingual individuals.
#Cutness alert!
Who wants to sponsor little Iqo and help her achieve #OrangutanFreedom?
#adopt her right here: bit.ly/Adopt-Iqo
#SaveOrangutans #notapet #love #nature #wildlifeconservation #OrangutanJungleSchool #kindness
2 weeks ago
