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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MEET OUR NEWEST SUN BEAR CUB
BOS Foundation’s Samboja Lestari Orangutan Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre is also a sanctuary for rescued sun bears. Recently, we welcomed a new arrival—a tiny sun bear cub named Andre, just around two months old. In early... View Article
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WHERE ARE YOU, JOSH, TELAKEN AND BAWAN?
Earlier this year, the smart Josh and tenacious Telaken finally made their way to a pre-release island, marking a significant milestone in their journey back to the wild. Along with three other orangutans—Uru, Bawan, and Monte—they... View Article
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HOW TO OBSERVE ORANGUTANS
Earlier this year, the BOS Foundation welcomed a wave of new personnel in three divisions: Post-Release Monitoring, Ecosystem Restoration–Forest Management & Development, and Ecosystem Restoration-Protection, Security, and Fire Management. Each division has its distinct roles and... View Article
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CAN ORANGUTANS SURVIVE IN AQUATIC ENVIRONMENTS?
Orangutans are arboreal primates. Most of their activities involve navigating the forest canopy by combining climbing, clambering and brachiating. Given that orangutans share 97% of their DNA with humans, it is intriguing to explore how their... View Article
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A TALE OF FRIENDSHIP AND RESILIENCE
Since arriving on Badak Besar Pre-Release Island in December 2023, Taymur has made himself at home near feeding platform #3. Find out what he has been up to. As Taymur adapts to his new environment, he... View Article
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MAMA SIGNE IS BACK
The Post-Release-Monitoring Team was thrilled to have finally sighted female Signe and her baby again. Discover how they are doing. It took over a year before Signe finally reappeared near the Camp Nles Mamse area in... View Article
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WILL YOU GIVE THE ULTIMATE GIFT?
We are thrilled to announce that we recently joined “Include a Charity”, a social change campaign that aims to encourage more Australians to pledge a charitable gift in their Will. Did you know that gifts pledged... View Article
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MEET OUR NEW FAMILY MEMBER
While season 3 of Orangutan Jungle School is finally airing, we are thrilled to have added this season’s star to our adoption program. Please welcome Bumi. The seven-year-old arrived at our Nyaru Menteng centre on 18... View Article
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NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES
Our dedicated team of excellent veterinarians is essential in our efforts to save orangutans from extinction. They are available 24/7, from when an orphaned or displaced orangutan arrives at one of our centres until they are... View Article
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New #sunbear #baby #rescued!
The BOS team at the Samboja Lestari Centre recently welcomed Andre—a tiny sun bear #cub just around two months old.
Discover his story here:
orangutans.com.au/meet-our-newest-sun-bear-cub
(or link in bio)
#notapet #conservation
2 hours ago
New #SunBear #baby #rescued!
The BOS team at the Samboja Lestari Centre recently welcomed Andre—a tiny sun bear #cub just around two months old.
Discover his story here:
orangutans.com.au/meet-our-newest-sun-bear-cub
#notapet #conservation
3 hours ago
#newvideo! Watch Baimah, the adventurous young #orangutan, dash to #OrangutanJungleSchool using a leaf as her umbrella!
Despite the rain, nothing can dampen the little orphan's spirits as she learns and plays in the heart of the Bor#rainforestore#DidYouKnowuKnow you#adoptadopt Baimah and support her on#forestschoolchool journey? Making a difference in an orangutan's life bring#joy much #joy!
Sponsor Baimah here:
orangutans.com.au/meet-our-famil#SaveOrangutanso#conservationn#endangerede#lovee#orphanv#weekendvibesekendvibes
2 days ago
www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus%3Atext%3A1999.02.0137%3Abook%3D7&force=y Among the mountainous districts of the eastern parts of India, in what is called the country of the Catharcludi, we find the Satyr, an animal of extraordinary swiftness. These go sometimes on four feet, and sometimes walk erect; they have also the features of a human being. On account of their swiftness, these creatures are never to be caught, except when they are either aged or sickly. - Naturalis Historia by Gaius Plinius Secundus In the words of the Oxford English Dictionary, India could mean the land from South Asia to China's meres in Classical Latin. I yleve the intinge the "Indian" satyr was ne the western hoolock was sith that satyr could walk upright or on all fours while hoolocks can ne walk on all fours. In the words of www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus%3Atext%3A1999.02.0137%3Abook%3D7&force=y, the "Indian" satyr was based on the mawas. I yleve the intinge it was ne the mawas was sith it is swift and lives in eastern Navalamdheyam while the mawas is late and lives in Sumatra and Borneo. Dost thou think so? By Gaius Plinius Secundus, meres, yleve, intinge, ne, hoolock, sith, mawas, swift, Navalamdheyam, late, and dost thou, I mean "Pliny the Elder," "borders," "believe," "reason," "not," "hoolock 'gibbon,'" "because," "orangutan," "fast," "Indian," "slow," and do "you." Intinge is one Middle English word for "reason" that came from intinga, which is Old English for it. One "hoolock 'gibbon'" is the hoolock in the word hoolock gibbon. Mawas is Malay for "orangutan." Navalamdheyam came from the Tamil name for "India." Mere, yleve, ne, and sith are old words for "border," "believe," "not," and "because" in the words of the Oxford English Dictionary that came from the Old English words for "border," "believe," "not," and "because." Late can mean "slow" in the words of the Oxford English Dictionary. Its Old English root was the word for "slow." By one, I mean "a" and it can mean that in the words of the Oxford English Dictionary. Its Old English root an meant one, "an," and "a" and is also the root of the words an and a.
It's #TravelTuesday, a perfect day to plan your #holidaylid#borneoorneo and#orangutansutans#sunbearsBears at our Samboja Lestari rescue and rehabilitation centre await you!
Become an Orangutan Enrich#volunteernteer for two weeks on #tripofalifetimeeTi#curiousri#checkitoutItOut today! We still have spots available between now and March 2025.
bit.ly/BOS-Australia-Volunteer (or link in b#SaveOrangutansu#corporatevolunteeringe#whatareyouwaitingforn#booknowoknow
1 week ago
It's #TravelTuesday, a perfect day to plan your #holidaylid#borneoorneo and#orangutansutans#sunbearsBears at our Samboja Lestari rescue and rehabilitation centre await you!
Become an Orangutan Enrich#volunteernteer for two weeks on #tripofalifetimeeTi#curiousri#checkitoutItOut today! We still have spots available between now and March 2025.
bit.ly/BOS-Australia-Volunt#SaveOrangutansu#corporatevolunteeringe#whatareyouwaitingforn#booknowoknow
1 week ago
it's on my bucket list!
Ler Nelson
Here is a #throwback to when Aiko, Ramangai and Onyer joined the Nursery Group. We hope it brightens up your #weekend.
If you want to #help #orphans like this trio, please check out our #adoption program here:
orangutans.com.au/meet-our-family
#SaveOrangutans #weekendvibes
1 week ago
Yes they sure are gorgeous! It breaks my heart to think what happened to their families, but I’m so glad they’ll get another chance at life! God bless all those who love and care for these precious animals! Xox
Such lovely little precious characters
God Bless Your Hearts For Taking Very Good Care Of these Babies! They deserve our love
Poor little Babies. Glad someone is looking after them❤️
Love,love, love orangutans they have wonderful personalities and such fun!
Thank you for rescuing these babies!
They are such cuteness! These babies have true feelings!
Absolutely gorgeous and precious and adorable ❤
Love this...so precious and beautiful❤😍
I love you, all! Stay blessed!
cuties, nice to see how big they are becoming
Love these baby’s ❤️
such beautiful creatures !!!❤️
These little fellows are so precious 😍
Oh so beautiful
I love their little pot bellies!
Aww wish I had one ,soooooo cute 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Orangutans are fascinating- so exotic & chill- even as babies! <3 <3 <3
So precious 💞🇬🇧
Beautiful babies ♥️😘😘💙
They are so adorable
Adorable
Don't you just love em
I love ThEM ♥️🥰
Adorable 🐵
Why #AdoptAnOrangutan?
Orangutans are critically #endangered and at risk of extinction. With your #help, we can give them a future.
By sponsoring one of our #orphaned #orangutans, you can take comfort in knowing they are being cared for around the clock.
Our dedicated 'nannies' teach them what they need to know when it's time to releas#OrangutanFreedomrangutanFreedom #rainforestean #rainforest, in areas free from human threats.
Find out all about our adoption program here or via the link in our bio.
orangutans.com.au/me#SaveOrangutans##notapetgutans #NotAPet
2 weeks ago
Habe schon 2😍
Meus. Netinho que. Lindooooo...maria
Why #AdoptAnOrangutan?
Orangutans are critically #endangered and at risk of extinction. With your #help, we can give them a future.
By sponsoring one of our #orphaned #orangutans, you can take comfort in knowing they are being cared for around the clock.
Our dedicated 'nannies' teach them what they need to know when it's time to releas#OrangutanFreedomrangutanFreedom #rainforestean #rainforest, in areas free from human threats.
Find out all about our adoption program here or via the link in our comments section.
orangutans.com.au/me#SaveOrangutans##notapetgutans #NotAPet
2 weeks ago
