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
Today is Bumi's rescue #anniversary.
Watch his journey from a tiny #baby boy who was so incredibly weak that he could not even open his eyes to an adventurous and cheeky #orangutan.
Did you know that you can #adopt Bumi and support him on his journey back home to the wild?
Sponsor Bumi here:
orangutans.co.nz/adopt/bumi
#SaveOrangutans #conservation
2 days ago
We have welcomed two more rescued #orangutan #babies! This time, at our Samboja Lestari Centre in East Kalimantan.
Before their rescue, tiny Esa and Indri had been kept as a pet for a month, surviving only on sugar water.
Little Esa, around 6.5 months old, showed signs of malnutrition, while Indri, estimated to be 7.5 months old, was in an even more alarming condition.
She had numerous healing wounds and one large open wound on her right temple caused by a dog bite. Her right wrist also appeared unable to straighten, likely due to trauma.
Esa and Indri now receive dedicated medical care and loving 24/7 attention from our veterinarians and caregivers, which began with further medical examinations at our Samboja Lestari clinic.
As you can imagine, onsite clinics are crucial for treating the #orangutans in our care, from initial health evaluations for rescued babies to final health check-ups for release candidates.
Did you know that, due to the necessary relocation of our centre in Central Kalimantan, we currently do not have a readily accessible clinic at our new Nyaru Menteng 2 sanctuary?
Will you #helpus build this urgently needed veterinary clinic for babies like Esa and Indri?
Your donation will have double the impact. One of our most generous donors will match your gift up to the value of $30,000 at:
bit.ly/Orangutan_Clinic
Your support means the world to us!
#thankyou in the name of the orangutans! 🙏 🦧
#SaveOrangutans #notapet #GiveToday #donatenow #donatetoday #EOFY #conservation #love
4 days ago
Whoever killed their mothers, I wish you a special little corner of hell to burn eternally. You deserve every bit of strife in your worthless life. And BOS are the ANGELS that offset your hate and destruction. You will never win
It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our beloved Fani, an orangutan who had been under our care since 4 December 2006.
Fani was a symbol of resilience and beauty, a soul who touched the hearts of many.
Rescued from a circus in Ancol, Jakarta, she found her true home at Samboja Lestari alongside Jackson, Rambo, Isti, and Tristan.
With her long, captivating hair and graceful presence, Fani was an emblem of strength and hope.
Though she is no longer with us, her spirit lives on, forever woven into our hearts.
Thank you to everyone who loved and supported Fani. She will always be a part of us.
#SaveOrangutans #restinpeace #love
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7 days ago
My heart is heavy
R.I.P Fani. Lovely to know that the last 18 years were a much happier place for you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
New rescued #baby orangutan!
We are pleased to inform you that on 5 June 2025, a joint team from the Natural Resources and Conservation Agency Central Kalimantan and the BOS Foundation Nyaru Menteng successfully rescued a young female #orphaned #orangutan from Dahian Tambuk Village in Gunung Mas Regency, Central Kalimantan.
Little Momo is estimated to be about 1.5 years old and is now being safely cared for at the BOS Foundation's Nyaru Menteng Rehabilitation Centre.
As with all our rescued babies, Momo's second chance in life starts with a thorough health check at a veterinary clinic.
However, due to the necessary relocation of our Nyaru Menteng Centre, we currently don't have a veterinary clinic at our new site and urgently need your support to build one for #orangutans like Momo.
Only with a state-of-the-art clinic can we maintain the health of the orangutans in our care throughout their lengthy rehabilitation journey.
We must raise 200,000 by 30 June! Please #helpus!
bit.ly/Orangutan_Clinic
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1 week ago
Please don’t turn your cheek and look the other way. Become part of the solution. Donate, Adopt and Support!
Meet the Ecosystem Restoration and Forest Protection Team. This dedicated group works in the Kehje Sewen Forest, one of BOS Foundations' orangutan release forests.
The team was established with a clear mission: to prevent and minimize damage to the forest caused by illegal activities, environmental threats, and natural disasters.
Read all about their crucial work here:
orangutans.co.nz/news/guardians-of-the-forest
#SaveOrangutans #conservation
2 weeks ago
Topan spotted!
The BOS technicians recently observed Topan, one of our adoptable orangutans, living on Bangamat Pre-Release Island.
Or should we say that Topan observed our technicians? The female #orangutan kept a close eye on them as they delivered supplemental food at the feeding platform.
Shortly after their arrival, Topan began her feast with bananas, followed by tempeh, melon and pumpkin, with a notably voracious appetite.
Later, Topan climbed a tree to a height of 1 to 5 meters, carrying bananas, and didn't stop eating until the observation concluded.
Continue to enjoy your daily food feasts, Topan!
#SaveOrangutans #conservation #SundayVibes #weekendvibes
2 weeks ago
It’s so absolutely wonderful to see this girl looking so healthy and eating all this food after her very difficult start to her life. She was so tiny and skinny the vets were worried she might not make it. ❤️
BOS saves lives!
Today's World Environment Day focuses on ending plastic pollution globally. It's an important contribution to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including those on climate action, sustainable production and consumption, protection of seas and oceans, repairing ecosystems and retaining biodiversity.
We do our part by rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing critically #endangered #orangutans, protecting and restoring their #rainforest #habitat, and reducing our carbon footprint by using renewable energy sources at our centres.
Learn more about our work here: orangutans.co.nz
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2 weeks ago