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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LOVE IS IN THE AIR
Mating behaviour is one of the most important forms of social interaction in the life of orangutans. This interaction occurs between male and female individuals and plays a vital role in ensuring the survival of a... View Article
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LEARNING TO LIVE WILD AND FREE
In the wild, baby orangutans, like Signe’s son Rafalang, remain closely attached to their mothers until they are around 7 to 8 years old. During this long period, a female orangutan will not give birth again,... View Article
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SUCI’S SWEET DISCOVERY
In the vast wilderness of Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park, Central Kalimantan, the story of Suci, a young female orangutan, continues to unfold with new wonders. First released in 2021, Suci occasionally appeared during observations... View Article
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CAMERA TRAPS UNVEILING ABUNDANCE OF BIODIVERSITY
Wildlife monitoring technology has evolved significantly in recent years, with camera traps being one example. Since 2024, the PT. Restorasi Habitat Orangutan Indonesia (PT. RHOI) team has installed six Reconyx Hyperfire infrared cameras in the Kehje... View Article
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MELISA IS BACK—WITH A BABY!
In the heart of the Hiran Watershed area within the Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park in Central Kalimantan, an unexpected encounter between a mother orangutan and her baby filled the BOS Post-Release Monitoring team with... View Article
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GUARDIANS OF THE FOREST #2: COLLABORATION TO PROTECT KEHJE SEWEN
As part of ongoing efforts to protect the Kehje Sewen Forest in East Kalimantan, the Community Development Team and the Ecosystem Restoration – Forest Protection, Security, and Fire Prevention (RE-PPHK) Team from BOS Foundation’s company PT... View Article
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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 trove—rich 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
Our Community
#WorldOrangutanDay is finally here! 🎉 🦧
We're starting the most important day of the year at BOS New Zealand and here at BOS Australia, followed by BOS Japan, the BOS Foundation in Indonesia, and our partners in Europe and the USA. It's a global celebration of one of our closest living relatives: the orangutans.
But wha#partyd a #party be #surprise #surprise? In fact, we have two surprises in store for you! 🙌
1) Only today, on World Orangutans Day, we will give away a free 2026 orangutan calendar to #orangutan#orangutan adopter!
Adopting an orangutan is one of the most powerful ways to su#orangutansorangutans in our c#adoption #adoption helps provide essential medical treatment, food, and a safe, loving environment for our orangutan orphans, helping them grow strong enough for their eventual release back into the wild.
Adopt today here:
orangutans.com.au/meet-our-family (or link in bio)
2) In celebration of this year's World Orangutan Day, Love Nature will air an all-day marathon of the beloved documentary series' Orangutan Jungle School' and the spinoff 'Becoming Orangutan' across their global platforms (including NatureTime in New Zealand).
Season 3 will also be live-streamed worldwide on Love Nature's YouTube channel for at least one month starting today (excluding viewers in the UK, Germany, and Italy).
Watch the jungle fun here: youtube.com/channel/UCRZPkuHwaoKwTP3CYPdVldg
(or link in bio)
Happy World Orangutan Day from a#OrangutanJungleSchooll#SaveOrangutanse#conservationn#dontmiss #JoinUsa#HopeInActione#conservationinactioni#lovehopeinaction #conservationinaction #love
3 hours ago
#WorldOrangutanDay is finally here! 🎉 🦧
We're starting the most important day of the year at BOS New Zealand and here at BOS Australia, followed by BOS Japan, the BOS Foundation in Indonesia, and our partners in Europe and the USA. It's a global celebration of one of our closest living relatives: the orangutans.
But wha#partyd a #party be #surprise #surprise? In fact, we have two surprises in store for you! 🙌
1) Only today, on World Orangutans Day, we will give away a free 2026 orangutan calendar to #orangutan#orangutan adopter!
Adopting an orangutan is one of the most powerful ways to su#orangutansorangutans in our c#adoption #adoption helps provide essential medical treatment, food, and a safe, loving environment for our orangutan orphans, helping them grow strong enough for their eventual release back into the wild.
Adopt today here:
orangutans.com.au/meet-our-family
2) In celebration of this year's World Orangutan Day, Love Nature will air an all-day marathon of the beloved documentary series' Orangutan Jungle School' and the spinoff 'Becoming Orangutan' across their global platforms (including NatureTime in New Zealand).
Season 3 will also be live-streamed worldwide on Love Nature's YouTube channel for at least one month starting today (excluding viewers in the UK, Germany, and Italy).
Watch the jungle fun here: youtube.com/channel/UCRZPkuHwaoKwTP3CYPdVldg
Happy World Orangutan Day from a#OrangutanJungleSchooll#SaveOrangutanse#conservationn#dontmiss #JoinUsa#HopeInActione#conservationinactioni#lovehopeinaction #conservationinaction #love
3 hours ago
This #WorldOrangutanDay on 19 August, you can be part of something truly life-changing!
By adopting one of our #orphaned #orangutans, you support the long-term care and rehabilitation of #baby orangutans like Nia.
It’s a symbolic #adoption, but the impact is very real, from medical treatment and food to the safe, loving environment they need to grow strong enough so we can eventually release them back into their wild #rainforest home.
Please join our adoption #family this World Orangutan Day and give #babies like Nia a second chance in life here: orangutans.com.au/meet-our-family
#SaveOrangutans #conservation #love
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Mating behaviour is one of the most important forms of social interaction in the life of #orangutans. It plays a vital role in ensuring the survival of a species that is increasingly threatened with #extinction.
Learn more about the gradual courtship of orangutans in the wild here:
orangutans.com.au/love-is-in-the-air
#SaveOrangutans #conservation #FridayFacts
4 days ago
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Mating behaviour is one of the most important forms of social interaction in the life of #orangutans. It plays a vital role in ensuring the survival of a species that is increasingly threatened with #extinction.
Learn more about the gradual courtship of orangutans in the wild here:
orangutans.com.au/love-is-in-the-air
#SaveOrangutans #conservation #FridayFacts
4 days ago
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JUST ONE WEEK until International Orangutan Day—and we are ready to #celebrate!
Will you #JoinUs? Mark your calendars and stay tuned for some thrilling #surprises!
#SaveOrangutans #conservation #orangutanday #dontmiss
7 days ago
JUST ONE WEEK until International Orangutan Day—and we are ready to #celebrate!
Will you #JoinUs? Mark your calendars and stay tuned for some thrilling #surprises!
#SaveOrangutans #conservation #orangutanday #dontmiss
7 days ago
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Today is the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples—an excellent opportunity to celebrate#IndigenousPeoplesople#borneoorneo.
Conservation of#environmentnment starts with the local communities. By safeguarding Indonesia'#ecosystemsecosystems and natural resources, we also safeguard the livelihoods and traditions of the people who call this remarkable country home.
We are not alone on the fron#orangutan#orangutan conservation. Even in our most remote working areas, our work and changes to the natural landscape impact the local communities.
By employing local staff, purchasing consumables locally, and working within communities to build awareness and capacity, we help to empower people to better their livelihoods while at the same time protecting the environment.
Without their invaluable knowled#rainforestr#habitatt #habitat and support for saving orangutans and their homes, we could not carry out our essential #conservationnservati#SaveOrangutansorangutans
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