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 remainingΒ wild orangutan populationΒ in Indonesia and Malaysia.Β Β The primary threat is theΒ loss of habitat with up to 80% of suitable forest in Indonesia and MalaysiaΒ 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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GUARDIANS OF THE FOREST #1: PROTECTING THE KEHJE SEWEN ECOSYSTEM
Nestled in East Kalimantan, the Kehje Sewen Forest is a tropical treasure troveβrich in both biotic and abiotic resources that make it a globally significant ecosystem. Home to a wide variety of plant and animal species,... View Article
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JUMBO’S NEW LIFE
Jumbo was the fifth orangutan released by the BOS team into the Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park in Central Kalimantan. He followed Hanau, Pirang, Rongda, and Radmala, who were released prior. These five orangutans were... View Article
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ANOTHER BABY SUN BEAR ARRIVES AT SAMBOJA LESTARI
Recently, the Samboja Lestari Rehabilitation Centre welcomed a new female sun bear cub. The BOS team, consisting of a veterinarian and the animal welfare and communications team, travelled to the Natural Resources Conservation Agency’s Tenggarong office... View Article
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JUMBO’S JOURNEY HOME
Jumbo is about to experience his well-deserved freedom in the Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park as part of the upcoming release from the Nyaru Menteng Rehabilitation Centre. Before that happens, let’s take a moment to... View Article
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CANDIDATES FOR THE 45TH ORANGUTAN RELEASE FROM NYARU MENTENG
The Ministry of Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia, the Central Kalimantan Natural Resources Conservation Agency and the Borneo BOS Foundation will soon conduct the 45th orangutan release from the Nyaru Menteng Rehabilitation Centre to Bukit... View Article
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BUILDING COURAGE AT SCHOOL
In the large group at Forest School, seven young orangutans actively play and learn together under the watchful care of our experienced surrogate mothers. It has been two months since these orphans moved to the site... View Article
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A NEW STAGE AT FOREST SCHOOL
At the end of 2024, Baimah and Feruza advanced to Forest School Level 1. Their journey to this new stage of their rehabilitation journey began with an adaptation process full of challenges. When Baimah arrived at... View Article
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A NEW CHAPTER FOR SIX ORANGUTANS
April 23, 2025, marked a historic moment in Indonesia’s orangutan conservation efforts. The Ministry of Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia, the East Kalimantan Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA), and the Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Foundation,... View Article
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CANDIDATES FOR THE 27th ORANGUTAN RELEASE FROM SAMBOJA LESTARI
The Ministry of Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia, the Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) of East Kalimantan, and the Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Foundationβwith support from Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper (RAPP)βare preparing for the... View Article
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Today is Jelapat's rescue anniversary.
The now 8-year-old was rescued nine years ago after being kept as a pet for months in a tiny cage on the side of a busy road, dressed in baby clothing.
Once in the care of the BOS Foundation, the little male orangutan showed remarkable resilience. Jelapat graduated #forestschoolchool with flying colours, became a star in the award-winning documentary se#OrangutanJungleSchoolchool, and is now on a pre-release islandβ just one step away from freedom.
Watch this video about his move to Badak Besar Pre-Release Island in December 20#SaveOrangutansu#notapett#conservationation
7 hours ago
If he's 8 years old, how was he rescued 9 years ago?
Happy rescuvissary Jelepat! One of my first adoptees.
So happy to see him out in the wild. I loved the way he palled around with Telekan.
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Today is Bumi's re#anniversaryrsary.
Watch his journey from a #baby#baby boy who was so incredibly weak that he could not even open his eyes to an adventurous and ch#orangutangutan.
Did you know that you#adoptadopt Bumi and support him on his journey back home to the wild?
Sponsor Bumi here:
orangutans.com.au/meet-our-family/b#SaveOrangutansu#conservationation
3 days ago
Precious little one β€οΈ
Heart and hands of kindness strike againβ€οΈ
I see BUMI all the time on Orangatan Jungle School!!
Adorable!
I love him!! π
β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ bravo de l avoir sauvé , aujourd'hui on vois qu'il est en santé
Well done all fab work
Such a cute baby
You do an amazing job looking after those beautiful Orangutans, I could watch them all day long in their natural habitat β€οΈβ€οΈ
Who is destroying these nimals. They must be put into jail
How wonderful..
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Beautiful a thousand times beautiful
Ugly orangutan. Should have let nature handle it
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We have welcomed two more rescued #orangutan #babies! This time, at our Samboja Lestari Centre in East Kalimantan.
Before their rescue, tiny Esa and Indri had been kept as a pet for a month, surviving only on sugar water.
Little Esa, around 6.5 months old, showed signs of malnutrition, while Indri, estimated to be 7.5 months old, was in an even more alarming condition.
She had numerous healing wounds and one large open wound on her right temple caused by a dog bite. Her right wrist also appeared unable to straighten, likely due to trauma.
Esa and Indri now receive dedicated medical care and loving 24/7 attention from our veterinarians and caregivers, which began with further medical examinations at our Samboja Lestari clinic.
As you can imagine, onsite clinics are crucial for treating the #orangutans in our care, from initial health evaluations for rescued babies to final health check-ups for release candidates.
Did you know that, due to the necessary relocation of our centre in Central Kalimantan, we currently do not have a readily accessible clinic at our new Nyaru Menteng 2 sanctuary?
Will you #helpus build this urgently needed veterinary clinic for babies like Esa and Indri?
Your donation will have double the impact. One of our most generous donors will match your gift up to the value of $30,000 at:
bit.ly/Orangutan-Clinic
Your support means the world to us!
#ThankYou in the name of the orangutans! π π¦§
#SaveOrangutans #notapet #GiveToday #donatenow #donatetoday #EOFY #conservation
5 days ago
Hard to understand why these two precious babies were fed only sugar water. Thank God they were rescued by the best organization!
Thank you for rescuing these 2 beautiful babies.β€οΈβ€οΈ
I would give up my life as i kno it to be given the opportunity to come live thr and care for and love thos beautiful souls. Thank you so much for all you do for them. Giving them a second chance at life wth love and safety.
Welcome little Ones. I trust your lives will continue well.
Chiquitos bebes, hermosos
WOW THEY'RE SO BEAUTIFUL N SO AMAZING N SO AWESOME N SO SWEET N SO ADORABLE N SO CUTE N THANK U 4 RESCUING THEM BOTH π¦§ππππ¦§π¦§
So beautiful.
Precious angels
leur regard me brise le coeur, pauvres petits êtres innocents.
Why do people keep them as pets? They must know they’re going to grow big and difficult to look after.
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It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our beloved Fani, an orangutan who had been under our care since 4 December 2006.
Fani was a symbol of resilience and beauty, a soul who touched the hearts of many.
Rescued from a circus in Ancol, Jakarta, she found her true home at Samboja Lestari alongside Jackson, Rambo, Isti, and Tristan.
With her long, captivating hair and graceful presence, Fani was an emblem of strength and hope.
Though she is no longer with us, her spirit lives on, forever woven into our hearts.
Thank you to everyone who loved and supported Fani. She will always be a part of us.
#SaveOrangutans #restinpeace #love
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1 week ago
Such sad news. She will be deeply missed. RIP
So sad π sending love and support to her carers and friends rest well sweet Fani
Truly a magnificent lady! Sending best wishes to the BOS Foundation team. It's been a pleasure seeing Fani every time Fleur Butcher and I have visited over the past 20yearsβ€οΈ.
My condolences RIP dearest Faniπππ
Thank you Fani for the joy you must have shared to all.
RIP Fani, my thoughts are with her carers
Fani was such a beautiful soul. RIP Fani β‘
RIP sweet girl β€οΈ
Sorry for your loss sweetheart
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Condolences on her passing. Fans was such a beauty.
Peace to Fani’s memory
This is such sad news. To Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) I am truly sorry for you. πππΉ
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So sad so sorry she has passed π’
Rest in peace Fanni
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So sad. Thoughts are with all who knew and worked with her. Was Rambo rescued from Brunei?
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How old was Fani?
New rescued #baby orangutan!
We are pleased to inform you that on 5 June 2025, a joint team from the Natural Resources and Conservation Agency Central Kalimantan and the BOS Foundation Nyaru Menteng successfully rescued a young female #orphaned #orangutan from Dahian Tambuk Village in Gunung Mas Regency, Central Kalimantan.
Little Momo is estimated to be about 1.5 years old and is now being safely cared for at the BOS Foundation's Nyaru Menteng Rehabilitation Centre.
As with all our rescued babies, Momo's second chance in life starts with a thorough health check at a veterinary clinic.
However, due to the necessary relocation of our Nyaru Menteng Centre, we currently don't have a veterinary clinic at our new site and urgently need your support to#orangutansfor #orangutans like Momo.
Only with a state-of-the-art clinic can we maintain the health of the orangutans in our care throughout their lengthy rehabilitation journey.
We must raise 200,000 by 3#helpus Please #HelpUs!
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License code: VAD#SaveOrangutans##conservations#giveurgentlyn#GiveNowg#donatenowe#donatetodayo#lovenatetoday #love
2 weeks ago
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I'm so glad the humans agreed to give the O'rang to you! Bless this little baby. Please take care of her. Please readers, donate ππΌ.
My heart is breaking. thank god for people like you xxx
Danke für eure tolle Arbeit π₯°
Bless you π
πget well soon lil Momo π«Άπ»
Poor little baby π’ and her mother my heart breaks
If I could do life over again. Knowing what I know now, then! This would be my dream job!
Poor little baby, so helpless and innocent. She is just like a human baby. So happy she got rescued and is safe.
Bless you for your work π
Where was it rescued from and how did he get there?
Thank you for the wonderful service
This darling creature π«Άπ».. get well soon and have a happy life. β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
Sleeping, feel safe. Poor baby π’
Look at the poor frightened little fellow. Who did this?
Poor sweetheart ♥οΈ
So pleased this innocent beautiful little one has been saved and in safe caring hands x
Wishing Momo all the best! π¦§
So tragic to see but at least he has been rescued and he will be fed and cared for instead of dying of hunger, so frightened. Dreadful, these animals are sooooo beautiful ♥οΈ♥οΈ
Why have you had to move? All was set up there well? That this is still happening sickens me, so much for all the education and inclusion of locals they should be punished for destroying their own. It will not stop without any deterrent
Momo knows right away that he is in the hands of Orang Utan whisper Vet Arga. Good luck Momo for your future education. ♥οΈ
Thank you so much for rescuing them and taking care of these precious animals
I really like orangutans living in the wild, because that is their home, not a cage.
The dedication and love these guys give theses beautiful animals is amazing what a wonderful thing to do they are all Angels Thank you all β€οΈ
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Meet the Ecosystem Restoration and Forest Protection Team. This dedicated group works in the Kehje Sewen Forest, one of BOS Foundations' orangutan release forests.
The team was established with a clear mission: to prevent and minimize damage to the forest caused by illegal activities, environmental threats, and natural disasters.
Read all about their crucial work here:
orangutans.com.au/guardians-of-the-forest (or link in b#SaveOrangutansu#conservationation
2 weeks ago
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Meet the Ecosystem Restoration and Forest Protection Team.
This dedicated group works in the Kehje Sewen Forest, one of BOS Foundations' orangutan release forests.
The team was established with a clear mission: to prevent and minimize damage to the forest caused by illegal activities, environmental threats, and natural disasters.
Read all about their crucial work here:
orangutans.com.au/guardians-of-the-for#SaveOrangutansu#conservationation
2 weeks ago
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Topan spotted!
The BOS technicians recently observed Topan, one of our adoptable orangutans, living on Bangamat Pre-Release Island.
Or should we say that Topan observed our technicians? The female #orangutan kept a close eye on them as they delivered supplemental food at the feeding platform.
Shortly after their arrival, Topan began her feast with bananas, followed by tempeh, melon and pumpkin, with a notably voracious appetite.
Later, Topan climbed a tree to a height of 1 to 5 meters, carrying bananas, and didn't stop eating until the observation concluded.
Continue to enjoy your daily food feasts, Top#SaveOrangutansu#conservationa#sundayvibesv#weekendvibesvibes
2 weeks ago
Min adaptions Monkey οΏΌTopan β€οΈβ€οΈ
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Omgosh! I just reached the episode of when she was rescued!! ππ₯°β€οΈ
Glad Topan was spotted and doing well. How is Mema. My profile picture is of my “Mema” plushie.
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