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Rescue is the first step to a better tomorrow

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Hurry our calendars are limited and will sell out fast!

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Jeni was badly injured during her time in captivity

Monyo was only 6 months old when he lost his mother

Show You Care – Adopt Today!

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Join us on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure

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Join Us In Borneo | Orangutan Volunteer Program

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From as little as $1 a day

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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.

533
Orangutans have been released
back to their home.
359
Orangutans are being cared for in
our two sanctuaries.

Adopt an orphaned orangutan

Orangutans are on the brink of extinction. Help provide the care and rehabilitation 
they need to return to the wild.

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.

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You’ll receive updates from our orangutans, stories from our sanctuaries and learn more about our
work to save these beautiful creatures.

Our Community

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Need some #mondaymotivation?

Why don't you start planning your trip to #borneo today?

Become a BOS Australia #volunteer and support our #orangutan and #sunbear enrichment team in Samboja Lestari hands-on.

Click here for more information:
experienceborneo.org/orangutan-volunteer-program

#SaveOrangutans #tripofalifetime #dontmissout #booknow #joinus #somuchfun
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Need some #MondayMotivation?
Why dont you start planning your trip to #Borneo today?
Become a BOS Australia #volunteer and support our #orangutan and #sunbear enrichment team in Samboja Lestari hands-on.
Click here for more information:
experienceborneo.org/orangutan-volunteer-program
#SaveOrangutans #TripOfALifetime #DontMissOut #BookNow #JoinUs #SoMuchFun

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I'll be back in Borneo in May...can't wait! 💙

Cant wait!

Omg i wish i could do this! 😍🥹

I wish I could, but don't think it would be appropriate for wheelchair users <3 <3 <3

😎

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Teasing the babysitters in #OrangutanJungleSchool is the best. Some students, like our beloved Valentino, were notorious for their sense of #humour.

However, studying complex cognitive abilities related to humour has been primarily focused on humans.

Now, a #newstudy published in the journal 'Proceedings of the Royal Society B' is the first to define playful #teasing as a separate behaviour from play in #greatapes.

The researchers identified 18 different teasing behaviours, many intended to provoke a response or get the target's attention.

For example, it was common for teasers to repeatedly wave or swing a body part or object in the middle of the target's field of vision, hit or poke them, closely stare at their faces, disrupt their movements, or steal objects for no obvious functional purpose.

Read all about the latest findings here:
royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rspb.2023.2345

#weekendvibes #SaveOrangutans
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2 days ago

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Very friendly

They are so funny trying to fish the little scrunchy out of her hair and take their hats😎❤️🦧

😁😄😆 so cute they are...!

My favourite teasing on Orangutan Jungle School was when the lass put her finger in the technise's ear to ensure he was aware of her presence! 🤣🤣🤣

My Valentino ❤️😄🇩🇰

I went there. The babies are so mischievous & love to tease the carers. Sitting watching them was a gift. Love love them all

So naughty I love this site

Think someone wants the carers hat

Hehehe smart and cute 🤣👌❤️

😂😂😂😂😂❤️

Tim Kuhlmann

Lol

Marcel van Houtum

Beaugiful

Callum Judd Slatter

They're so silly 🤣

😎

XOXO

Lionel Robinson

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A #throwback to Monyo's first day at #OrangutanJungleSchool.

Now, Monyo is a curious and adventurous 5-year-old student in Forest School Group 3.

Will you support Monyo by adopting him?

If you sponsor him, you will receive quarterly updates on his progress and become a vital part of his rehabilitation journey to #OrangutanFreedom.

Adopt Monyo here: bit.ly/Adopt-an-Orangutan

#SaveOrangutans #tbt
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5 days ago

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Best of luck ❤️❤️

Precious and adorable thanks for sharing

He is so cute love him x

❤️

🥰🦧

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🥰

Oh my gosh. So adorable 😍

I adopted Monyo after Taymur went to pre-release island. Love to see the story!

Noam Splingard

Que lindos Dios mio!

My Boy ❤😍🥰

Riccardo Baroni 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 cariiiiii

Joy Saudé

❤️❤️

Ashley Boyd

Hermosos

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Learning to be wild costs a lot of energy.

That's why our little students at #OrangutanJungleSchool eagerly await their fruit and veggie break.

orangutans.com.au

#WildWednesday #SaveOrangutans #wildlifeconservation #love #nature
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6 days ago

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I would eat the corn and cucumber 😋 🧡🦧🦧

So cute🥰🥰

So beautiful and so precious

😎 thanx

Lieblinge💚♥️💚♥️💚♥️

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This #TravelTuesday, we want to share some travel-related facts about our red cousins.

Besides the distance they cover daily, it's interesting to note that Bornean orangutans typically travel alone or in small social groups of two females, their offspring, and, occasionally, an adult male.

Males and females only come together when breeding.

A male's home range, which typically spans 3.2 to 9.7 square kilometres, often overlaps with that of several females. However, not surprisingly, males can be quite aggressive towards other males and defend their territory fiercely.🦧

#SaveOrangutans #DidYouKnow
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1 week ago

This #TravelTuesday, we want to share some travel-related facts about our red cousins.
Besides the distance they cover daily, its interesting to note that Bornean orangutans typically travel alone or in small social groups of two females, their offspring, and, occasionally, an adult male.
Males and females only come together when breeding.
A males home range, which typically spans 3.2 to 9.7 square kilometres, often overlaps with that of several females. However, not surprisingly, males can be quite aggressive towards other males and defend their territory fiercely.🦧
#SaveOrangutans #DidYouKnow

#HappyMonday!

Whatever lies ahead of you this week, do it slowly, step by step, and remember to rest after you finish your task—just like our red cousins!🦧

#mondaymotivation #SaveOrangutans
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1 week ago

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😎 thanx

Comfy bed

Bonne nuit

Great news! Our new season dates are out.

Start planning your two-week Enrichment #volunteer Tour today!

Available start dates: 6th October, 20th October, 3rd November, 17th November, 1st December 2024; 5th January, 19th January, 2nd February, 16th February, 2nd March, 16th March 2025.

#borneo is waiting for you!

Find more info here:
experienceborneo.org/orangutan-volunteer-program

#booknow #joinus #dontmissout #SaveOrangutans #sunbear
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1 week ago

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My best picture on our visit to BORNEO

Soon will met up for.. Discussed about my movie..

Happy #InternationalWomensDay!

Let's celebrate all the fantastic women driving change in #conservation and beyond!

While we can't recognise all our amazing female #OrangUtanWarrior by name, we would like you to meet one who embodies the #dedication, #passion and #love they all have in common.

Meet Wiwik Astutik, BOS Foundation's incredible #volunteer Facilitator, who has worked for BOS since 1999. We recently interviewed her for our newsletter #forestchatter.

bit.ly/Interview-Wiwik

#InspireInclusion #SaveOrangutans
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2 weeks ago

Happy #InternationalWomensDay!
Lets celebrate all the fantastic women driving change in #conservation and beyond!
While we cant recognise all our amazing female #OrangutanWarrior by name, we would like you to meet one who embodies the #dedication, #passion and #love they all have in common. 
Meet Wiwik Astutik, BOS Foundations incredible #Volunteer Facilitator, who has worked for BOS since 1999. We recently interviewed her for our newsletter #ForestChatter. 
https://bit.ly/Interview-Wiwik
#InspireInclusion #SaveOrangutans

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Lovely Wik!!!

One of a kind

Wiwik is great, so much fun. Loved our time volunteering with BOS.

YES AGREE! Miss you Wiwi! 🫶

Wiwik is the orangutan whisperer 🦧💚

🖕🤣🦧 iykyk

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