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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EXTRAORDINARY BUT DEADLY
Recently, in the Kehje Sewen Forest, our Post-Release Monitoring Team stumbled across an animal they instantly recognised from its iconic shape and colour. It can be found on tree branches and even on the ground. Yap!... View Article
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Galaksi is no longer little
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
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THE HEROES BEHIND THE SCENES
Who are the dedicated people who care for our orangutans and sun bears every day? Let’s get to know our amazing enrichment team at our rehabilitation centres in Samboja Lestari and Nyaru Menteng. One essential part... View Article
Our Community
Borneo Orangutan Survival - BOS New Zealand
(opens in a new tab)Donate to save orangutans from extinction by visiting BOS New Zealand’s website here 👉 www.orangutans.co.nz
Email: contact@orangutans.co.nz
Free phone: 0800 672 647
Orangutans need us this Orangutan Caring Week. 🧡
Every day, our teams in Borneo care for more than 300 orangutans in our two centres, monitor those we've released into the wild, and protect hundreds of thousands of hectares of vital habitat. Right now, a record-breaking fire season has our staff on alert 24/7.
How can you help? In so many ways!
🦧 Donate to our Emergency Fire Appeal: orangutans.donorsupport.co/page/FUNQMXYGUND
🦧 Share this post and tell a friend why orangutans matter
🦧 Go further: adopt an orphaned orangutan, volunteer, or trek through Borneo’s ancient rainforest: www.orangutans.co.nz/how-you-can-help/
🦧 Choose sustainable palm oil: www.orangutans.co.nz/the-problem/palm-oil/
Together, we can save our critically endangered red cousins! 🧡
#OrangutanCaringWeek #OCW2026 #SaveOrangutans #Borneo #StrongerTogether
Have you secured your spot for our Borneo Orangutan Trek yet?
Join Australia's leading primate expert, Lou Grossfeldt, in March 2027 on an unforgettable Borneo adventure, filled with rainforest trekking, epic wildlife encounters, and real impact on orangutan conservation.
👉 Trek into the heart of Wehea 🌿
This is one of the oldest rainforests on Earth and the first forest where BOS Foundation released orangutans. Walk the trails where rescued orangutans now live wild again, with a chance to see one for yourself.
👉 Go behind the scenes at Samboja Lestari 🦧
Visit our sanctuary and join our team as they prepare enrichment items to keep our orangutans curious, active and thriving.
Every step of this journey supports orangutan conservation. You'll come home with stories most people only dream of, knowing you helped protect the critically endangered species you came to see.
Off the beaten path. Once in a lifetime. Only a few spots are left.
Book now and make it happen!
inspiredadventures.com.au/event/bos-australia-borneo-orangutantrek-2027/
#TrekforOrangutans #SaveOrangutans #Conservation #BookNow #DontMiss
THEY ARE FREE! 🙌
After years of rehabilitation at Samboja Lestari, Catherine, Dennis and Ames have been released into the Kehje Sewen Forest. 🦧🌿
Marlon, originally scheduled to join this release, had to remain at Samboja Lestari for veterinary care. We hope he can join the others in the forest soon, once he has fully recovered and received medical clearance.
This marks the 28th orangutan release from the Samboja Lestari Rehabilitation Centre to Kehje Sewen Forest, made possible through collaboration among the Ministry of Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia (@kemenhut), the Nusantara Capital City Authority (@ikn_id), BKSDA East Kalimantan (@bksda_kaltim), and the BOS Foundation.
Every release strengthens the future of wild orangutan populations and contributes to the long-term protection of their forest habitat, because protecting orangutans also means protecting the forests they call home.
Enjoy your well-deserved freedom, Catherine, Dennis and Ames! 🧡
#OrangUtanWarrior #OrangutanFreedom #SaveOrangutans #BreakingNews
Get your new 2027 Orangutan Calendar today!
Every purchase helps protect these remarkable great apes and their forest home.
Stock is limited, and holiday shipping deadlines are coming fast, so order now to get yours in time. It's the one gift guaranteed not to be returned!
🦧 Order here: orangutans.com.au/product/bos-australia-orangutan-calendar-2027
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THEIR BIG MOMENT IS COMING! 🦧🌿
Catherine, Ames, Dennis and Marlon are getting ready to go home to the wild.
From learning the skills they need to survive to honing them on a pre-release island and preparing for a life beyond the rehabilitation centre, each has come a long way. Now, they're just one step away from freedom.
Stay tuned for their release story and follow the link to learn more about them:
www.orangutans.co.nz/news/candidates_28th/
#SaveOrangutans #OrangutanFreedom
It's the weekend, time for a Bamboo Party! 🥳
Our little Nursery Group students are exploring bamboo enrichment tubes stuffed with yummy surprises, and they're loving every minute!
Did you know you can join our enrichment team in person? Our 12-night/13-day Orangutan and Sun Bear Enrichment Volunteer Tours in Borneo give you hands-on experience at our Samboja Lestari Orangutan Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre.
Save $400 with our January Tour Price Special!
👉 Learn more here: experienceborneo.org/orangutan-volunteer-program/
#WeekendVives #SaveOrangutans #Volunteer #Orangutans
Novita survived the flames, but the fires haven't stopped. Every day they burn, more orangutans are left trapped and in danger. That's why we're extending our Emergency Fire Appeal. Will you stand with us again?
👉 Please donate urgently here: orangutans.donorsupport.co/page/FUNQMXYGUND
The good news: Thanks to your generosity, we were able to purchase two thermal drones. With them, our teams can:
🦧 Find trapped orangutans like Novita (link to her full rescue story below). At dawn, thermal cameras pick out an animal's body heat against the cooler forest.
🔥 Spot fire hotspots invisible to the naked eye.
🌿 Detect peat fires smouldering underground, using thermal colour palettes that reveal them.
🌳 Assess forest conditions by creating detailed aerial maps.
The problem: Two drones aren't enough to cover all our work areas. We urgently need more.
Expertise is already on the ground: Our partner Lord of the Trees is leading the drone work, with three Australian drone and environmental specialists in East Kalimantan right now. They're training our own pilots to fly the drones, so the skills stay with our teams, and they are helping us map out our site's long-term future.
We won't leave any stone unturned to get more drones airborne so we can gather as much information as possible, save more orangutans like Novita, and protect their forest home.
👉 Please donate urgently here and stay tuned for updates: orangutans.donorsupport.co/page/FUNQMXYGUND
👉 Watch Novita's full story here: youtu.be/qwFrJfTWlmE
#fireappeal #saveorangutans #urgent #Borneo #drones Lord Of The Trees
Skip the stress and shop with purpose this upcoming holiday season! 🧡
Every purchase from our online shops supports our vital work to save critically endangered orangutans, so your thoughtfulness and kindness go even further.
Find something special for everyone on your list:
🦧 Our 2027 calendar
🦧 Our brand-new plush orangutan
🦧 T-shirts and books
🦧 Orangutan adoptions
🦧 A handprint of our famous Big Boy Beni
🦧 Borneo tours: volunteer, trek and art retreat
...and many more unique gifts
Shop now: www.orangutans.com.au/shop/ or
www.orangutans.co.nz/instant-gifts/
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