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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A BABY HOUSE FOR SUN BEARS
In addition to 116 orangutans, our Samboja Lestari Centre currently accommodates 76 sun bears. Many of them are orphaned cubs who need nursery care and go to Forest School, similar to our orangutans. “Sun bear cubs... View Article
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SPOTLIGHT ON: PATRICK ROUXEL
Patrick Rouxel serves as a consultant for the BOS Foundation’s Sun Bear Program. His unwavering passion and commitment to improving the facilities of the sun bears at Samboja Lestari are essential to their well-being. What inspired... View Article
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PRESERVING HERITAGE
BOS supports not only orangutans and sun bears but also the indigenous communities living in and around the forests of Kalimantan. We proudly uphold their traditions, such as the Hudoq Festival of the Dayak people, passed... View Article
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OPEN WIDE, PLEASE
Orangutans go to the dentist, too. Our veterinarians handle everything from serious adult procedures to playful check-ups for young ones. Recently, Herkules wasn’t feeling well. He was suffering from cavities and a fractured root tooth, which... View Article
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MEET BABY JENNY
We have recently welcomed a new infant orangutan at the Samboja Lestari Rehabilitation Centre. Little Jenny’s rescue story began when a villager found her alone on an oil palm plantation. Believing she was a macaque, he... View Article
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MERYL’S NEW LIFE IN FREEDOM
At the end of last year, sweet Meryl embarked on her new life in Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park. Despite experiencing stress during the journey, Meryl quickly adapted to her new environment. Her journey symbolises... View Article
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A WILD LESSON
Reuniting with rehabilitated orangutans always brings unique stories for our Post-Release Monitoring (PRM) teams at release sites. Here is one from the Kehje Sewen Forest. It was a bright morning when the PRM team members went... View Article
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ORANGUTAN PARTY 2
Do you remember the story of Hamzah crashing Lesan and Sayang’s party? It’s been two years since orangutan Sayang and her baby, along with Lesan and her offspring, last celebrated at Camp Lesik. Recently, they returned... View Article
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TEMON AND LAHEI DISAPPEAR
Temon, a 3-year-old female orangutan, and Lahei, a 4-year-old male, are skilled and independent explorers from the large Forest School group at the Nyaru Menteng Rehabilitation Centre. Recently, they kept our surrogate mothers on their toes... View Article
Our Community
Do you remember when Baimah arrived at our centre in September 2022?
Before her rescue, a resident had kept her as a pet for 1.5 years; she was obese and, therefore, struggled to breathe through her nose.
Fast forward to today—look at this happy, curious, and easily breathing #orangutan in the video!
However, the little female still has a long rehabilitation journey ahead of her.
Will you sponsor Baimah and help her on her way to #OrangutanFreedom?
#adopt her here: orangutans.com.au/meet-our-family/baimah
#saveorangutans #notapet #conservation #fridayfun
2 days ago
The March #edition of our #newsletter #forestchatter is out, featuring an #inspiring interview with BOS Foundation�#sunbearnBear Consultant, Patrick Rouxel.
Discover more about#Orphanedhaned sun #Cubs#cubs and how you can help them feel safe and protected with an urgently ne#babyhouseHouse here:
bit.ly/Forest-Chatter-March-25 (or link in bio)
Also, in this issue: Why do#OrangutanJungleSchoolchool students love going to the denti#conservationa#endangeredg#love##naturea#helpuse#StrongerTogetherether
4 days ago
The March #edition of our #newsletter #forestchatter is out, featuring an #inspiring interview with BOS Foundation�#sunbearnBear Consultant, Patrick Rouxel.
Discover more about#Orphanedhaned sun #Cubs#cubs and how you can help them feel safe and protected with an urgently ne#babyhouseHouse here:
bit.ly/Forest-Chatter-March-25
Also, in this issue: Why do#OrangutanJungleSchoolchool students love going to the denti#conservationa#endangeredg#love##naturea#helpuse#StrongerTogetherether
4 days ago
VOLUNTEER NEEDED for around-the-clock care of an #orphan baby #sunbear cub born around 1 February 2025.
The #volunteer is expected to focus entirely on hand-rearing the #bearcub and will be working with the help of the local staff under the supervision of the Sun Bear Coordinator and Patrick Rouxel, BOS Foundation's Sun Bear Consultant.
The cub needs to be out in the forest every day so that she can spend as much time as possible exploring and playing, but she also needs her milk at night every few hours.
The volunteer will work at the BOS Foundation's sanctuary in Samboja Lestari, East Ka#indonesia#Indonesia.
Room and board are provided, but the volunteer is expected to cover their travel, visa, insurance and medical check-up expenses.
We need someone#ASAPegin #asap for a minimum duration of 6 months, but longer if possible.
If interested, please contact patrickrouxel@hot#VolunteerOpportunityp#VolunteerNeededt#volunteerwithust#conservationn#helpuso#weneedyou##loved#babybear #babybear
5 days ago
Would love that
Stormie Dicarlo 🙂
VOLUNTEER NEEDED for around-the-clock care of an #orphan baby #sunbear cub born around 1 February 2025.
The #volunteer is expected to focus entirely on hand-rearing the #bearcub and will be working with the help of the local staff under the supervision of the Sun Bear Coordinator and Patrick Rouxel, BOS Foundation's Sun Bear Consultant.
The cub needs to be out in the forest every day so that she can spend as much time as possible exploring and playing, but she also needs her milk at night every few hours.
The volunteer will work at the BOS Foundation's sanctuary in Samboja Lestari, East Ka#indonesia#Indonesia.
Room and board are provided, but the volunteer is expected to cover their travel, visa, insurance and medical check-up expenses.
We need someone#ASAPegin #asap for a minimum duration of 6 months, but longer if possible.
If interested, please contact patrickrouxel@hot#VolunteerOpportunityp#VolunteerNeededt#volunteerwithust#conservationn#helpuso#weneedyou##loved#babybear #babybear
6 days ago
Wow satisfying and special
Sent over an email inquiry 🙏🏼💙
If only I was younger ! 😏
Omg if I didn’t have my pet kitties and was younger this be the dream
Dream job for me 😍🥰
Tori Jack the dream 😍
A dream come true
If only. ❤️🩹
Wow what an opportunity
Darren Tayla Lucy see ya 👋
This #internationalwomensday, let's take a moment to celebrate all the amazing women, specifically those working for BOS!
Without them, we wouldn't be where #orangutan##conservationnservation. From our devoted surrogate mothers to our dedicated female veteri#thankyou #ThankYou for all#saveorangutansorangutans
1 week ago
Bless you all. 💖💖
This #internationalwomensday, let's take a moment to celebrate all the amazing women, specifically those working for BOS!
Without them, we wouldn't be where #orangutan##conservationnservation. From our devoted surrogate mothers to our dedicated female veteri#thankyou #ThankYou for all#saveorangutansorangutans
1 week ago
From a fragile #baby #orangutan in a basket to a confident female in the Bornean #rainforest!🦧
#discover how our sweet Meryl adapts to her new #OrangutanFreedom. Spoiler: a bee sting caused some trouble.🐝
But find out yourself here:
orangutans.com.au/meryls-new-life-in-freedom
(or link in bio)
#tbt #saveorangutans #conservation #love #nature
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