Rescued in mid-2025, Nia is making encouraging progress in her rehabilitation journey. Despite facing some minor health challenges in recent months, she remains active, curious, and full of energy. These qualities reflect both her resilience and... View Article
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
We have completed the construction of our new Forest School at our relocated Nyaru Menteng Centre, and our students are back in class. The youngest ones especially had a blast when their moving day finally arrived. ... View Article
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
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
Welcome to another thrilling day at the Nyaru Menteng Forest School! Today, we’re hanging out with our favourite cheeky orangutans—Paulinus, Bumi, and their playful pals—for some epic fun with fresh-cut grass! The youngsters stumbled upon a... View Article
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
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
Galaksi, once a tiny and fragile orangutan at Samboja Lestari’s Rehabilitation Centre, has blossomed into a lively and spirited youngster. Since he arrived in 2021, Galaksi has been under the careful watch of our dedicated surrogate... View Article
When many orangutans come down with flu at the same time, our surrogate mothers and veterinarians work together to make a traditional tonic – onion juice mixed with honey. According to our vet, onions can help... View Article
Have you ever wondered how our forest schools resemble orangutans’ natural habitats? Let’s peek in and see! Sri Rahayu, BOS Foundation’s Surrogate Mother Coordinator at our Nyaru Menteng centre, and her fellow babysitters prepare for another... View Article
Recently, the weather in Central Kalimantan, especially around Nyaru Menteng, has been unpredictable: Sometimes, it is very hot and dry, while other times, there is heavy rainfall and cool temperatures. As a result, several of Nyaru... View Article
When surrogate mother Eva recently got injured by a branch, she received unexpected emotional support. It was a usual day at the Nyaru Menteng Forest School, where young orangutans learn from one another while their human... View Article
The BOS Foundation has once again rescued a juvenile orangutan in a collaborative effort. The rescue team picked up the young female in mid-September 2023. When Basar saw the team for the first time, she showed... View Article
In the heart of Central Kalimantan’s Salat Island cluster, we catch up with everybody’s darling, Big Boy Beni. Since 2019, the ‘Orangutan Jungle School’ superstar has lived on Badak Besar Pre-Release Island, where he endures a... View Article
On Saturday, November 12, a small caravan carrying some very special cargo departed from the BOS Foundation’s Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Central Kalimantan. The teams started the day as the sun rose with a... View Article
It was another happy day at Nyaru Menteng’s Orangutan Forest School, with the Group 4 students located near the wooden bridge used to access the area on foot. In the space beneath the bridge, where thick... View Article
On a scorching day at Nyaru Menteng’s Forest School in Central Kalimantan, some students from Group 4 discovered the ultimate way to cool down creating mud bath time. Monte was the first to find a refreshing... View Article
Davi is nearly seven years old and a student at Samboja Lestari’s Forest School, where she continues to learn the skills required to survive in the wild. Davi practices daily how to find food, build nests... View Article
Enrichment is essential in keeping the orangutans in our care mentally engaged while learning vital skills. Dr Nadine Adrianna Sugianto, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham, is working on the Orangutan Enclosure Design Tool... View Article
We have an update on Dilla! She is one of our unreleasable orangutans, and she became famous in the documentary series ‘Orangutan Jungle School’. While all orangutans in BOS Foundation’s care have a tragic backstory, Dilla... View Article
Every year, the BOS Foundation’s two Orangutan Rehabilitation Centres – Nyaru Menteng and Samboja Lestari – take in rescued, orphaned orangutans. They must undergo a lengthy rehabilitation process before we can release them into a secure,... View Article
Orangutans must learn and develop their repertoire of survival skills before being released into the wild. Competing with other orangutans over resources is an essential skill they need to master to become independent. However, some individuals... View Article
Do you miss cheeky Valentino? He is eagerly tackling his final steps to freedom on a pre-release island. But he still has a lot to learn. Find out how his island life has been going. Valentino,... View Article
Beni, Orangutan Jungle School superstar and internationally beloved orangutan, faces his greatest challenge – life on a pre-release island. In classic Beni fashion, less than two months into his stay, he has already found himself at... View Article
We have great news to share with you! Big Boy Beni has graduated! He now lives on a pre-release island in the Salat Island Cluster in Central Kalimantan, Borneo. Beni moved together with our beloved Meryl,... View Article
It is always interesting to look at the progress young orangutans make along their rehabilitation journey at our Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. This time, let’s find out what Paulinus, Christina and Monita, the newest members... View Article
