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.
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News Updates
Wild Encounter with Orangutans Meryl and Lykke
October 16, 2026Moments of encountering released orangutans form an essential part of Post-Release Monitoring (PRM), as they allow for direct observation, enabling the team to monitor physical conditions, daily activities, foraging abilities, and nest-building skills of these wild orangutans. Fortunately, during one of the monitoring sessions, the PRM team successfully met two female orangutans, Meryl and Lykke.…
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Video: A Life Full of Adventure for Dana the Orangutan
Dana is now part of the BOS Nyaru Menteng Nursery Group after arriving at the BOS Foundation in June 2026. From being a...
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This is How Orangutans Adapt to the Dry Season
Fires have been raging all across the forests of Borneo for the past several months. Please support our Emergency Fire Fund. Learn more...
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Video: Guarding Orangutan Pre-Release Islands
The rivers surrounding the BOS Foundation pre-release islands serve as a natural barrier that helps keep the orangutans in the rehabilitation area. During...
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Saving Novita, The Baby Orangutan Trapped in a Forest Fire
Fires have been raging all across the forests of Borneo for the past several months. Please support our Emergency Fire Fund. Learn more...
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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