Orangutan Outreach
Orangutan Outreach’s mission is to protect orangutans in their native forests of Borneo and Sumatra while providing care for orphaned and displaced orangutans until they can be returned to their natural environment. If they cannot be released, we will do everything in our power to ensure they have a life of dignity and the best possible long-term care. We seek to raise funds and promote public awareness of orangutan conservation issues by collaborating with partner organizations around the world.
What We Do
Rescues
Every rescue begins with an orangutan in immediate danger and ends with a true second chance at life.
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation is the bridge that transforms fear and loss into confidence, independence, and hope for a return to the wild.
Releases
Returning rehabilitated orangutans to protected rainforest is the moment all the work leads toward.
Retirement
Providing lifelong care, dignity, and a cage-free sanctuary space for orangutans who cannot return to the wild.
Reforestation
Restoring forests to protect orangutan habitat and strengthen ecosystems that support the future of wild populations.
Partnerships
Working with trusted partners in Indonesia and beyond to support rescue, rehabilitation, and long-term protection for orangutans.
Adopt an Orangutan
Selfie
Selfie is a young orangutan and an adventurous soul whose independence is growing everyday in Forest School.
Galaksi
Galaksi is a juvenile orangutan in forest school who is small but mighty. With friends at his side, he turns each day into an adventure.
Jenny
Jenny is quickly growing in forest school where she has transformed from an easily frightened infant into a clever & cheeky toddler.
Rumba
Rumba has overcome physical challenges in forest school to show us that with patience and perseverance anything is possible.
Mawa
Mawa is a gentle young orangutan rescued as an infant and now learning the skills he needs to one day return to the forest.
Baimah
Baimah is a bold young orangutan rescued from captivity and now learning the skills she’ll need to thrive in the forest.
Neng
Neng is a gentle adult orangutan rescued from captivity and now living safely in long-term care with her companions.
Rickina
Rickina is a calm and thoughtful orangutan rescued as an infant and now living safely in long-term care.
Pingky
Pingky is a calm adult orangutan rescued from long-term captivity and now living peacefully in lifelong care.
Papa
Papa is a gentle adult orangutan rescued from the illegal pet trade and now enjoying life with companions in long-term care.
Kukur
Kukur is a young orangutan rescued from captivity and now learning essential skills as he grows in rehabilitation.
Krismon
Krismon is a calm adult orangutan rescued from captivity and now living peacefully in his Forever Home at the Orangutan Haven.
JoJo
JoJo is a gentle adult orangutan rescued from severe neglect and now enjoying a safe, enriched life in long-term care.
Janet
Janet is a feisty young orangutan rescued as an infant and now learning social and forest skills in rehabilitation.
Gracia and the Kids
Gracia and the Kids are a multi-generation family of wild orangutans living together and thriving in a protected forest habitat.
Gatot
Gatot is a playful young orangutan growing in confidence as he learns forest skills in rehabilitation.
Brenda
Brenda is a curious young orangutan rescued as an infant and now learning and playing in Forest School.
Monyo
Monyo is a young orangutan in forest school, learning essential skills as he grows toward independence.
Find your Orangutan Match!
Within every orangutan is a personality waiting to connect.
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News Updates
Understanding Orangutan Mental Health
June 10, 2026When we talk about mental health, we usually think about humans – trauma, grief, depression, and healing. But what if we told you that orangutans can experience these things too? Orangutans are not just wildlife or conservation symbols. They are intelligent, emotionally complex beings. And just like us, they can suffer from deep psychological…
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Video: Do Orangutan Babies Need Plush Toys & Milk?
Orphaned orangutans being cared for in rehabilitation centers need much attention, care, nurturing and support. The babies also need much comforting and require...
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Video: Baby Roy’s Journey
Baby Roy was rescued by BOS Foundation and is undergoing rehabilitation at the Nyaru Menteng orangutan center. Once overweight, this sweet boy is...
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Otan – The Explorer from Up River
The morning mist still hung lightly over the forest canopy as our Post-Release Monitoring (PRM) team began their routine patrol in the...
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Orangutan Monitoring Expedition & Biodiversity Inventory
Behind the dense canopy of Kehje Sewen Forest, there is a group of people who walk not for adventure, nor for recognition....
Read ArticleTogether We Can Make a Difference
Since 2007, Orangutan Outreach has been working tirelessly for orangutan conservation. To date, we have supported:
Orangutans Rescued
Released Back to Wild
Care Centers Supported
Projects Worldwide
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