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
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:
orangutans.donorsupport.co/page/bananas
Thank you so much in the name of our orangutan orphans!
#SaveOrangutans #christmasappeal #supportus #helpus #GiveNow #donatetoday #orphan #love #OrangutanJungleSchool #mondaymotivation
6 hours ago
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 donating to our cause this Christmas, you can help us restore vital orangutan habitat:
orangutans.co.nz/?form=ORANGUTANS
#12daysofchristmas #Christmas #holidaygift #SaveOrangutans #love #conservation #rainforest #borneo
1 day ago
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.co.nz/adopt
#SaveOrangutans #Christmas #junglejingle #christmasgift #holidaygift #AdoptAnOrangutan #notapet #love
2 days ago
We still have a spot for you to make your dream come true!
Join our Orangutan Volunteer Program and play a vital role in the enrichment and welfare team at the Samboja Lestari Orangutan Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre.
Nestled in the lush rainforests of Indonesian Borneo, our centre is one of the world’s premier volunteer destinations for experiencing orangutans. Our parent organisation, the BOS Foundation, currently cares for 110 orangutans and 76 sun bears at Samboja Lestari.
Use this incredible opportunity to make a lasting impact! Your hands-on efforts will help build a brighter future—not only for the animals at our centre, but also for the region’s wildlife for generations to come.
Our volunteer programs run annually from October to March—secure your spot today!
Book now here:
experienceborneo.org/orangutan-volunteer-program
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5 days ago
When Bumi arrived at our Nyaru Menteng Centre on 18 June 2016, the tiny male was so incredibly weak that he could not even open his eyes. We believe that he was violently separated from his mother shortly after his birth.
But you should see him now! The 'Orangutan Jungle School' star graduated from Forest School with flying colours and is now thriving on a pre-release island.
Please help us in supporting him during this final stage of his rehabilitation journey so he can return to his true wild home soon!
Adopt Bumi today, for yourself or as a unique Christmas gift here: orangutans.co.nz/adopt
#SaveOrangutans #AdoptAnOrangutan #OrangutanJungleSchool #mondaymotivation
1 week ago
Explore Aiko's daily life at Forest School with us!
One of her favourite things to do is munch on yummy fruit while watching her classmates from above, in the trees, or from near the feeding platform on the ground.
However, to be able to provide Aiko and her friends with fresh and nutritious fruit every day, WE URGENTLY NEED YOUR HELP THIS CHRISTMAS!
We need to build a facility at our newly relocated Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre that will be its operational heart.
In addition to other essential functions, it will store all the food for our little students, ensuring they grow strong for their future release into the wild.
Please donate urgently now so Aiko can continue enjoying her tasty snacks:
orangutans.donorsupport.co/page/bananas
#christmasgift #OrangutanJungleSchool #GiveNow #donatetoday #URGENT #supportus #weekendvibes
1 week ago
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 are they progressing? Check out their latest exciting update here:
orangutans.co.nz/news/growing-stronger-together
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2 weeks ago
It's Giving Tuesday–a day when people around the world join together to tap into the power of human connection to create positive change.
Will you step up and be one of them?
By participating in the generosity movement, you can make this Giving Tuesday an exceptional opportunity to help us reunite our orangutan family at our new Nyaru Menteng 2 Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.
However, before we can relocate the remaining orangutans, we urgently need to establish a core facility at our new centre. This operational hub will perform several essential functions: it will provide our orangutans with fresh, nutritious food, allow us to build, repair, and maintain vital enrichment structures, and offer meeting, rest and work spaces for both staff and visitors. Additionally, it will ensure that firefighting equipment is readily accessible in the event of a fire threat to our centre or the surrounding forest.
These functions are vital for the successful rehabilitation of orangutans, giving them the best chance to return to their natural habitat and supporting the growth of a new generation of wild orangutans.
Don't wait—please donate today here:
orangutans.donorsupport.co/page/bananas
By supporting this essential facility, you will help our new centre become a state-of-the-art rehabilitation hub for rescued orangutans. There, they will receive the care they need to heal from trauma, learn crucial survival skills, and get 24/7 support, whether they are unwell or just need some extra loving attention.
We need to raise $50,000 by 25 December!
Please help us take a huge step towards our goal this Giving Tuesday by donating here:
orangutans.donorsupport.co/page/bananas
#SaveOrangutans #supportus #GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday2025 #donate #giveback #charity #fundraising
2 weeks ago