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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GROWING STRONGER TOGETHER
Do you remember Esa and Indri, the two rescued baby orangutans who arrived together at Samboja Lestari in mid-2025? Both have now completed their quarantine period and joined the Nursery Group stage of Forest School. How... View Article
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A FRAGILE START TOWARDS A STRONGER TOMORROW
The Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre has recently welcomed a new arrival—a tiny female orangutan named Pororo. Arrival at Nyaru Menteng A local resident who voluntarily handed over Pororo reported that she was found on a... View Article
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THE 46TH ORANGUTAN RELEASE FROM NYARU MENTENG
The Ministry of Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia, the Central Kalimantan Natural Resources Conservation Agency, the Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park, and the Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Foundation will soon conduct the 46th orangutan... View Article
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KOPRAL’S RECOVERY
Do you remember Kopral, the orangutan with no arms? He is our superhero when it comes to determination, resilience and a positive attitude. Last year, he seriously injured his right foot, which is extremely tragic for... View Article
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HOW ORANGUTANS UNDERGO THEIR ANNUAL HEALTH CHECK
At the BOS Foundation’s rehabilitation centres, the veterinarians perform routine annual health checks to ensure the well-being of the orangutans in our care. Recently, our medical, animal welfare and technician teams at Samboja Lestari conducted a... View Article
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MAMA JOSIE’S JOURNEY
Josie is one of the female orangutans currently honing her learned skills on Kaja Pre-Release Island. She is typically shy and solitary, rarely interacting or socialising with other orangutans on the island. Discover how she has... View Article
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SELFIE IS GROWING BOLD
Since 29 May 2025, Selfie, a young female orangutan, has officially joined the small group at the Forest School of the Nyaru Menteng Rehabilitation Centre. Initially, she was accompanied by her little friend Rumba, who brought... View Article
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A CALM ADAPTATION TO THE WILD
Do you remember Sie-Sie, the orangutan who was released into the wild last April? Unlike most orangutans who immediately climb trees or quietly distance themselves after release, Sie-Sie reacted with aggression. He showed signs of stress... View Article
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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
Our Community
On Day 3 of our 12 Days of Christmas Orangutan Jungle Jingle, we are excited to showcase our Orangutan Jungle School's school buses—wheelbarrows skillfully driven through the complex by our amazing surrogate mothers.
Did you know that you can help us care for our little students this Christmas?
We urgently need a new facility at our relocated Nyaru Menteng Centre, which will serve as the operational heart of our rehabilitation efforts.
We are still far from our goal, but we must raise $50,000 by 25 December to be able to start building this essential facility.
Please help us right now by donating to our Christmas Appeal here:
donations.orangutans.com.au/xmas-2025/sm (or link in bio)
Thank you so much in the name of our orangutan orpha#SaveOrangutansu#christmasappealp#supportuso#helpuse#GiveNowv#donatetodayt#orphanr#love##OrangutanJungleSchoolc#mondaymotivationation
9 hours ago
On Day 3 of our 12 Days of Christmas Orangutan Jungle Jingle, we are excited to showcase our Orangutan Jungle School's school buses—wheelbarrows skillfully driven through the complex by our amazing surrogate mothers.
Did you know that you can help us care for our little students this Christmas?
We urgently need a new facility at our relocated Nyaru Menteng Centre, which will serve as the operational heart of our rehabilitation efforts.
We are still far from our goal, but we must raise $50,000 by 25 December to be able to start building this essential facility.
Please help us right now by donating to our Christmas Appeal here:
donations.orangutans.com.au/xmas-2025/sm
Thank you so much in the name of our orangutan orpha#SaveOrangutansu#christmasappealp#supportuso#helpuse#GiveNowv#donatetodayt#orphanr#love##OrangutanJungleSchoolc#mondaymotivationation
9 hours ago
They are loving their bus ride ❤️❤️❤️❤️
It's Day 2 of our 12 Days of Christmas Orangutan Jungle Jingle!
Isn't Catherine's tree-top nest, high up in the canopy, beautiful?
Did you know that orangutans typically create a new nest each evening?
They weave their nests from broken branches and leaves. These nests are often very well-crafted, resembling large baskets, and they can be more than a meter wide.
In addition to their evening nests, orangutans also build nests during the day to rest and play in. A mother with a young infant might create two or three nests in a single day, and expectant mothers also use nests to give birth in.
By buying an Instant Gift for a loved one from our shop this Christmas, you can help us restore vital orangutan habitat.
orangutans.com.au/product-category/instant-gifts (or#12daysofchristmasd#Christmast#holidaygifta#SaveOrangutans##lover#conservatione#rainforesti#borneonforest #borneo
2 days ago
Wow so high up. Amazing
Awesome video!
It's Day 2 of our 12 Days of Christmas Orangutan Jungle Jingle!
Isn't Catherine's tree-top nest, high up in the canopy, beautiful?
Did you know that orangutans typically create a new nest each evening?
They weave their nests from broken branches and leaves. These nests are often very well-crafted, resembling large baskets, and they can be more than a meter wide.
In addition to their evening nests, orangutans also build nests during the day to rest and play in. A mother with a young infant might create two or three nests in a single day, and expectant mothers also use nests to give birth in.
By buying an Instant Gift for a loved one from our shop this Christmas, you can help us restore vital orangutan habitat: orangutans.com.au/product-category/#12daysofchristmasd#Christmast#holidaygifta#SaveOrangutans##lover#conservatione#rainforesti#borneonforest #borneo
2 days ago
What wonderful photography. 🧡🦧
Welcome to Day 1 of our 12 Days of Christmas Orangutan Jungle Jingle!🦧🎄
Let's kick off with our curious little Nursery Group babies.
All of them are orphans, rescued from plantations or villages, after losing their mothers to human-wildlife conflict or being illegally kept as pets.
You can help them overcome their trauma and learn the crucial survival skills their mums couldn't teach them, so that one day we can return them to their wild forest home.
An orangutan adoption is not only rewarding but a powerful way to support our efforts to rescue, rehabilitate and release orangutans back into the wild. It also makes a beautiful and unique holiday gift for someone special in your life.
This Christmas, give the gift of love by adopting one of our orphaned orangutans here: orangutans.com.au/meet-ou#SaveOrangutanso#Christmas##junglejinglen#ChristmasGifti#holidaygifto#AdoptAnOrangutann#notapetn#loveapet #love
3 days ago
Those lips! So precious ❤️💋
🙏 strength to the little ones 🙏
Welcome to Day 1 of our 12 Days of Christmas Orangutan Jungle Jingle!🎄🦧
Let's kick off with our curious little Nursery Group babies.
All of them are orphans, rescued from plantations or villages, after losing their mothers to human-wildlife conflict or being illegally kept as pets.
You can help them overcome their trauma and learn the crucial survival skills their mums couldn't teach them, so that one day we can return them to their wild forest home.
An orangutan adoption is not only rewarding but a powerful way to support our efforts to rescue, rehabilitate and release orangutans back into the wild. It also makes a beautiful and unique holiday gift for someone special in your life.
This Christmas, give the gift of love by adopting one of our orphaned orangutans here: orangutans.com.au/meet-ou#SaveOrangutanso#Christmas##junglejinglen#ChristmasGifti#holidaygifto#AdoptAnOrangutann#notapetn#loveapet #love
3 days ago
We need your help NOW to support our orangutan orphans, like Indri (photo), at Nyaru Menteng!
By 25 December, we must raise $50,000 to help build an urgently needed facility that will serve as the operational heart of our newly relocated Nyaru Menteng Centre.
It will house multiple crucial functions, including storage for orangutan food and firefighting equipment, rest and meeting spaces for our staff, and a workshop to repair and maintain essential enrichment structures for our orangutans.
Please help us make this vital building a reality this Christmas!
Donate now here: donations.orangutans.com.au/xmas-2025/sm
(or link in bio)
#SaveOrangutans #christmasappeal #supportus #helpus #GiveNow #donatetoday #orphan #love
3 days ago
We need your help NOW to support our orangutan orphans, like Indri (photo), at Nyaru Menteng!
By 25 December, we must raise $50,000 to help build an urgently needed facility that will serve as the operational heart of our newly relocated Nyaru Menteng Centre.
It will house multiple crucial functions, including storage for orangutan food and firefighting equipment, rest and meeting spaces for our staff, and a workshop to repair and maintain essential enrichment structures for our orangutans.
Please help us make this vital building a reality this Christmas!
Donate now here: donations.orangutans.com.au/xmas-2025/sm
#SaveOrangutans #christmasappeal #supportus #helpus #GiveNow #donatetoday #orphan #love
3 days ago
