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 sanctuaries.
Meet Our Family
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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JENI LEARNS SMELL AND TASTE DON’T ALWAYS CORRELATE
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
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A THRILLING ENCOUNTER
Who remembers Petto? We have missed him since our Post-Release Monitoring (PRM) team from the Himba Pambelum Monitoring Camp in Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park Area (TNBBBR), Central Kalimantan, last encountered him in August 2022. ... View Article
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SUJA’S ROAD TO FREEDOM
As we at BOS Australia are proud to present our upcoming Eyes of the Orangutan screening events in Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland, we would like to introduce you to one of the orangutans who have been directly... View Article
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BEN IS MAKING HIMSELF AT HOME
Do you remember Ben, the 500th orangutan the BOS Foundation released in November 2022? Our Post Release Monitoring team recently spotted him in his new forest home. One morning, the Post-Release Monitoring (PRM) team in the... View Article
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EYES OF THE ORANGUTAN COMING SOON!
This July you have the one-off chance to view the exclusive cinema screening of the documentary ‘Eyes of the Orangutan’ – a captivating exploration of the dark world of modern wildlife tourism and its impact on... View Article
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MYSTERY ORANGUTAN VISITOR
Camp Lesik has had a new visitor. The Post Release Monitoring (PRM) team recently observed an orangutan off the back of the camp. While we don’t yet know who this individual is, we can be certain... View Article
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GALAKSI TAKES A BREAK FROM FOREST SCHOOL
Samboja Lestari’s Forest School has one less student for the time being, as little Galaksi has been removed from the group’s activities due to a fracture in his leg. Find out what happened to him. Galaksi... View Article
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PROPER SNAKE HANDLING
The BOS Foundation recently collaborated with the Indonesian Snake Sioux Foundation to provide snake-handling training for the Post Release Monitoring (PRM) team members. As a result, the team’s perceptions of snakes changed. Snakes will either spark... View Article
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GONE WITH GONZALES IN THE FOREST
Our Post-Release Monitoring (PRM) team in the Hiran watershed recently observed Gonzales, a male orangutan the BOS Foundation team released in November 2022 in the Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park. What was he up to?... View Article
Our Community
#Woohoo! The day we've all been waiting for is almost here!🎉
#OrangutanJungleSchool will be back!🙌🦧
Starting August 17, Season 3 is coming to captivate and educate like never before.
#StayTuned for more details!
#SaveOrangutans #newseason
2 days ago
Discover how sweet Jeni and her friend battled the flu and recovered with the help of our surrogate mothers!
orangutans.co.nz/news/jeni-learns-fast
#SaveOrangutans #conservation #love #nature
4 days ago
Amazing display of strength from Jeni and the BOS Team ♥️
#HelloMonday!
Start it with a motivational workout - Valentino style!
Valentino was the class clown in #OrangutanJungleSchool, always packed with mischief.🙃
Today, he is honing his survival skills on a pre-release island, his last rehabilitation stage.
orangutans.co.nz
#SaveOrangutans
5 days ago
#Wanderlust? Come and #volunteer with us in #borneo!
See #orangutans, #sunbears and other fascinating #wildlife. Explore the #rainforest, create #enrichment, and meet the locals.
We are waiting for you!
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#fridayvibes #booknow #joinus #SaveOrangutans #tripofaliftime
1 week ago
Did you know #orangutans are absolute geniuses? They can solve problems using tools around them. Amazing Bujang proves this firsthand!
Before BOS rescued him at age 14, Bujang was forced to perform in a circus.
Tragically, when assessed by our veterinarians, Bujang exhibited no natural behaviours. This meant we could never return him to the wild, as it would be too dangerous for him.
Therefore, the BOS Foundation team built him a unique #sanctuaryisland at Samboja Lestari.
Bujang doesn't like men very much, probably due to his treatment at the circus, but loves the female staff.😍🦧
orangutans.co.nz
#SaveOrangutans #notapet #conservation #love #nature
2 weeks ago
Relax, it's Sunday!
Our little #OrangutanJungleSchool students are taking a well-deserved nap after a day of learning in the forest.😴
#SaveOrangutans #conservation #notapet #sundayvibes #love #nature
2 weeks ago
#DidYouKnow that #orangutans have the longest interbirth interval of any mammal, with females typically only giving birth every eight years in the wild?
After approximately 8.5 months gestation, a single infant is usually born. However, there have been rare instances when twins have been recorded!🦧🦧
#SaveOrangutans #sciencesaturday #conservation
2 weeks ago
Follow us to a #traditional Lamin longhouse - an integral part of the #dayak #culture in our working area.
Explore its history here:
orangutans.com.au/news/longhouse
#borneo #SaveOrangutans
2 weeks ago