Adopt an Orangutan

For just 50 cents a day, you can give these orangutans a future. By choosing to become an adoptive parent of an orangutan you will be helping to ensure that he or she will have everything they need until they can be safely released back into the forest by our partners BOS, IAR & SOCP. If they can't be released, you will be helping cover the costs of their care in a sanctuary. The funds for Gracia go toward our reforestation program with BNF.

Orangutan adoptions are US $15 per month (when made in 12 monthly payments for a total of USD $180) or USD $150 per year (when paid up front). Learn more about the adoption process.
Please Note: ADOPTIONS ARE VIRTUAL! The orangutans stay at the care centers in Borneo & Sumatra!

A final note: Orangutans are perfect... but our website is not! It's difficult to make sure it works flawlessly on all browsers and devices. If you try to adopt but our website doesn't work, please contact us and we'll be happy to help you set up your adoption! Please don't let technology get between you and your adopted orangutan! {:(|}

Baimah

This dear little girl is Baimah. She has been receiving care at BOS Foundation’s Samboja Lestari rehabilitation center since September 2022. Baimah was less than 2 years old when she arrived at the center. She had been kept as a pet by a woman who claimed to have found the baby orangutan without a mother when she went to work in the fields. The precious orangutan had been fed a diet of milk, mangosteen, and rice. The woman had also regularly bathed the baby orangutan and dressed her like a human child. Orangutans should NEVER be kept as pets and it is illegal in Indonesia. Baimah will undergo rehabilitation to learn to live as a wild orangutan, with the hope of returning to the forest where she belongs. Learn more about Baimah here.

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Janet

This sweetheart is Janet. She has been under the care of Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme (SOCP) since August 2022. She arrived malnourished and distressed but is now receiving much tender loving care. Janet was being kept in a small crate and being exploited on YouTube. Her captor called her Joni, dressed her in baby clothes, and posted videos of her. We are so thankful her ordeal is over. Orangutans and other primates should never be kept as pets or used for entertainment. Janet will undergo years of rehabilitation with the goal of one day being able to return to the forest where she belongs. Learn more about Janet here.

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Mawa

This wee one is Mawa. He is cared for by the International Animal Rescue Indonesia Foundation (YIARI). Mawa was around one year old at the time of his rescue. Like all orangutan babies, Mawa will need to spend many years learning social abilities and survival skills for the forest. What is unusual is that Mawa has someone truly special to learn from. Learn more about Mawa and his unique teacher here.

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Papa

This magnificent cheekpadder (fully flanged adult male orangutan) is Papa, a gentle giant who is over 30 years old. He is receiving lifetime care from Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Foundation. Papa lives on an island with 3 female orangutans at the BOS Foundation Samboja Lestari Orangutan Rehabilitation Center in East Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo). Papa is a sweetheart who enjoys his alone time and can sometimes be seen sunbathing. You can see more photos of this gorgeous guy and read his very unique story here!

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Kukur

This adorable boy is Kukur. He is a juvenile orangutan who is growing bigger every day! Kukur is lovingly cared for by the International Animal Rescue Indonesia Foundation (YIARI). He lives with other orangutans on an island at the IAR Orangutan Rehabilitation Center in Ketapang, West Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo). Kukur is learning all the skills he needs to someday be returned to freedom in the wild. This cutie loves exploring the forest in search of food with his orangutan friends, and he is making strides all the time. Learn about Kukur and see great photos here.

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Gatot

This is cutie-pie Gatot. Gatot is cared for by International Animal Rescue (IAR) Indonesia Foundation. He lives with other orangutans on an island at the IAR Orangutan Rehabilitation Center in Ketapang, West Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo). Gatot has been exploring the forest further and further each day, in his easy-going way. We also are sure he is getting cuter by the day! See for yourself with more photos here.

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Pingky

This gorgeous girl is Pingky and she is being provided with lifetime care by the International Animal Rescue Indonesia Foundation (YIARI) . Before her rescue, Pingky had been chained to a tree for 13 years. Sweet Pingky does not have the skills or abilities to return to the wild. She will soon have access to a large forested enclosure at the IAR orangutan center and we know she will love it! Learn more about this special lady and see photos here.

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Monyo

This darling boy is Monyo, a sweet young orangutan who is being cared for by the Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Foundation. He is undergoing rehabilitation at the BOS Foundation Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Rehabilitation Center in Central Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo). Monyo is curious, brave and very clever. He is thriving in Forest School. Amongst his friends, Monyo is the most agile, and he can easily dangle and brachiate to climb the tallest trees. Learn more and see adorable photos of Monyo here.

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JoJo

This incredibly handsome cheekpadder (fully flanged adult male) is JoJo. He was the very first orangutan to be rescued by International Animal Rescue (IAR). In fact, he was the reason they created their Ketapang, Indonesia Orangutan Center in 2009. JoJo does not have the skills and abilities needed for release back the forest and he will receive lifetime care from IAR. JoJo is currently living in a socialization complex while IAR completes a huge forested enclosure for him! Learn JoJo’s story and plans for his future here.

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Brenda

This is sweet little Brenda. She has been under the care of Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme (SOCP) since March 2019. She loves going to Forest School and she is gaining more confidence around the older orangutans in her group. Brenda is slowly developing her skills and abilities. We love watching this girl grow! See more photos and read all about Brenda here.

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Gracia and the Kids

Meet a very special family of WILD orangutans! They live in Sebangau National Park — home to one of the largest populations of protected wild orangutans on earth! Gracia is the amazing matriarch. This beauty is 30+ years old and has four offspring — daughters Georgia and Gretel and sons Gara and Gabe. Georgia and Gretel are also moms! The entire family is under the watchful eye of researchers from the Borneo Nature Foundation. See some fabulous photos here.

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Rickina

This amazing girl is Rickina. She has been beloved by thousands of people around the world since her baby video went viral in 2013. Since then, she has grown into a truly lovely lady. Those who have long adored her simply cannot get enough and love following her progress. Rickina is cared for by the International Animal Rescue Indonesia Foundation (YIARI), and her life has had some major milestones! Learn more about wonderful Rickina here.

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Neng

This lovely lady is Neng. She is being provided with lifetime care by the International Animal Rescue Indonesia Foundation (YIARI). Before her rescue, Neng was living a miserable existence as a captive on a short chain. Thankfully, she was rescued from that life, but her trauma and time in those conditions have left her unsuitable for an independent life in the wild. Learn Neng’s story and see more photos here.

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Krismon

This gorgeous guy is Krismon, a sweet cheekpadder (fully flanged male) that we simply adore. Krismon has been lovingly cared for by Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme (SOCP) since May of 2016. This big boy was around 20 years old at the time of his rescue from life as a caged pet. Due to spending so many years in captivity, Krismon does not have the skills and abilities to be returned to freedom in the forest. SOCP will provide lifetime care for Krismon at the new SOCP Orangutan Haven sanctuary! Learn Krismon's story and see more photos! here.

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Luna (in loving memory)

Luna was the youngest of the group and the smallest of the bunch. With her fluffy hair, her big brown eyes, and her Mona Lisa smile, she stole everyone's hearts. Our little angel disappeared in early April 2011 under suspicious circumstances, causing us to question the very notion of what it means to rescue an orangutan. Funds from Luna's 'in memoriam' adoption will go toward the care of her friends at the Ketapang Orangutan Center, which is professionally managed by the International Animal Rescue Indonesia Foundation (YIARI). Learn more about Luna's suspicious disappearance here.

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Click to See Our Graduates

Jelapat - graduated

Sweet 'little' Jelapat was brought into the care of Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Foundation in June of 2016. He grew and developed with the eyes of the world watching on the hit series, Orangutan Jungle School! Once he completed forest school, Jelapat spent time in the Nyaru Menteng socialization complex as he awaited his next phase of rehabilitation. On December 2 of 2023, eight year old Jelapat was transferred to Bedak Besar pre-release island where he is now perfecting his survival skills before his expected return to the wild. Jelapat has now “graduated” from our adoption program. Thank you to everyone who has supported this special boy’s journey! You've made a huge difference in his life! 🙂

Covita - graduated

Dear little Covita was rescued from life as an illegal pet in August 2020, in the midst of the global pandemic. She was just over 2 years old when she came into the care of the International Animal Rescue Indonesia Foundation (YIARI). Covita was soon placed with an orangutan foster mother named Paini. The two lived together on a rehabilitation island on the grounds of the IAR orangutan center where Paini began teaching Covita all the skills she needs to live in the forest. We were so happy when Covita and Paini were released together to freedom in Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park on June 26, 2023. Since Covita is now back in the forest where she belongs, she has officially “graduated” from our adoption program.

Meryl - graduated

ONE OF THE STARS OF ORANGUTAN JUNGLE SCHOOL!

Sweet Meryl was rescued in January 2015. She was taken to BOS Foundation’s Nyaru Menteng care center where she completed years of rehabilitation. Meryl joined the Orangutan Outreach adoption program in 2016 and had many supporters over the years. It was a joy watching her grow and develop. In November 2021, at 8 years of age, Meryl was transferred to a pre-release island for her final stage of rehabilitation. With this move, Meryl “graduated” from our adoption program. Thank you to all who supported Meryl.

Cinta - graduated

ONE OF THE STARS OF ORANGUTAN JUNGLE SCHOOL!

Beautiful Cinta arrived at BOS Foundation’s Nyaru Menteng care center in February 2013 as a baby. She was given the name Cinta which means “love” in Bahasa Indonesian. We all enjoyed watching Cinta make her way through Forest School, gaining skills and becoming more beautiful every day. In April 2021, at 9 years old, Cinta was transferred to a pre-release island to undertake her final stage of rehabilitation. At that time, she became a “graduate” of the Orangutan Outreach adoption program. Thank you to everyone who has loved and supported this special girl.

Jumbo - graduated

ONE OF THE STARS OF ORANGUTAN JUNGLE SCHOOL!

Handsome Jumbo arrived at BOS Foundation’s Nyaru Menteng care center in February 2013. He was just one year old as he started his rehabilitation. Jumbo showed excellent progress and moved right through the levels of Forest School. In April 2021, at 9 years old, it was time for Jumbo to move on to the pre-release island stage of his journey. This move marked Jumbo’s “graduation” from the Orangutan Outreach adoption program. Thank you to everyone who supported him through the years.

Molika - graduated

Lovely Molika came into the care of Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme (SOCP) in June 2018. She progressed quickly and learned many skills in her four and a half years of rehabilitation at the SOCP center. In November 2022 Molika was transferred to SOCP's Jantho Orangutan Reintroduction Center for her final stage of rehabilitation. We were so excited for Molika yet a bit sad as this meant she “graduated” from the Orangutan Outreach adoption program. We are very thankful to all of Molika's adoptive parents for years of support.

Gunung - graduated

Gorgeous Gunung was rescued in November 2011. He was brought to the International Animal Rescue Indonesia (YIARI) Ketapang center. The little guy was given the name “Gunung” which means “mountain” in Bahasa Indonesian. He joined the Orangutan Outreach adoption program in 2012 and had hundreds of supporters through the years. Gunung successfully completed his rehabilitation journey and in December 2022 he was released to freedom in the forest! We are so proud of Gunung and are thrilled that he is back home where he belongs. Upon his release to the Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park, Gunung “graduated” from our adoption program.

Megaloman - graduated

Megaloman (Mega) arrived to Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme (SOCP) Quarantine Center in May 2014. He did a wonderful job with his skills training and it sure was fun to watch him develop. In November 2022 Mega headed off to SOCP's Jantho Orangutan Reintroduction Center for his final stage of rehabilitation. With this move, it was time for Mega to “graduate” from the Orangutan Outreach adoption program. We are extremely thankful to all of Mega’s adoptive parents for accompanying him on his journey.

Monita - graduated

This sweet girl is Monita. You know her as one of the youngest stars of the hit series, Orangutan Jungle School. She has been under the care of Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Foundation since June of 2018. Monita is nosy and very active. She causes her babysitters to raise their eyebrows every day with her antics! She is making excellent progress in her rehabilitation but still has a long way to go. Learn about this cutie and see more photos here.

Elo - graduated

Cutie Elo arrived at BOS Foundation’s Nyaru Menteng care center in May 2012. While completing his rehabilitation, Elo joined the Orangutan Outreach adoption program and soon had many supporters. After learning many skills, Elo completed Forest School. In 2019, at age 8 years, this clever boy was transferred to a pre-release island to perfect his skills. At this time, he “graduated” from our adoption program. Thank you to all who loved and supported Elo.

Monti - graduated

One of the first babies rescued by International Animal Rescue Indonesia (YIARI) was an infant who was given the name Monti. Monti was brought to the YIARI Ketapang center in November 2009 and she spent the next few years in Forest School learning how to be an orangutan. Monti then moved to an island on the grounds of the center to perfect her skills. In August 2018 a decision was made to introduce Monti to a very young baby named Anggun. Monti became Anggun’s foster mother and the two lived together on a pre-release island. Everything went exactly as the YIARI team hoped. Monti and Anggun were released together to freedom in Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park in February 2020. We consider Monti as one of the most successful “graduates” of the Orangutan Outreach adoption program.

Nadya - graduated

Nadya was a beautiful little orangutan who was rescued in June 2014 when she was around 2 years old. She was taken to Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme (SOCP) center where she received much tender loving care. Over four years Nadya developed from a timid baby into a confident young lady. In April 2018 Nadya was transferred to the SOCP Jantho Orangutan Reintroduction Center for advanced skills training. Nadya fell ill and returned to the SOCP Quarantine and Rehabilitation Centre for intensive care. The little sweetheart passed away on July 17th, 2018 due to bronchopneumonia and malaria. Nest in peace, dear one.

Topan - graduated

This adorable girl is Topan. You know her as one of the stars of the hit series Orangutan Jungle School. She is lovingly cared for by Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Foundation. Topan can be quite a handful but she is progressing very well at Forest School. Her natural behaviors and skills move Topan through the levels of Forest School ahead of her peers. Go, Topan, Go! Learn more about this fun-loving girl here.

Pungky - graduated

Pungky was rescued in 2010 and cared for by International Animal Rescue Indonesia (YIARI). He completed his rehabilitation at the YIARI Ketapang orangutan center. In 2016, Pungky completed his skills training on a pre-release island on the grounds of the center. This special guy was released to freedom into Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park in late Spring 2018. Pungky has therefore “graduated” from the Orangutan Outreach adoption program. Thank you to all who followed Pungky’s journey.

Oscarina - graduated

Oscarina was rescued by International Animal Rescue Indonesia (YIARI) in July 2011 when she was a baby. This special little girl joined the Orangutan Outreach adoption program in 2012. She was supported and loved by her adoptive parents and adored by all those who followed her progress. During her rehabilitation Oscarina grew and developed, made orangutan friends, and learned forest survival skills. She lived on various pre-release islands at the YIARI center where she perfected her arboreal skills. Oscarina was successfully released back to freedom in the forest in November 2020. She was released in Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park close to where her best friend Monti was released at the beginning of 2020. We are so proud of this "graduate" from our adoption program.

Kesi - graduated

Kesi

Kesi was brought to BOS Foundation’s Nyaru Menteng center in September 2004. She was barely three months old and her left hand was missing. She was one of the tiniest and most delicate babies the staff had ever seen, and she quickly became a favorite. Through her years in Forest School, Kesi developed into a more independent and active orangutan, never letting her disability hold her back. Kesi officially “graduated” from the Orangutan Outreach adoption program when she moved to a pre-release island. Thank you to all for loving Kesi.

Mimi - graduated

Darling Mimi was rescued in 2010 and was cared for by International Animal Rescue Indonesia (YIARI). This sweet girl did a wonderful job during her rehabilitation. By 2017 Mimi had truly blossomed, mastering the skills necessary to live in the forest. After spending several seasons on a pre-release island at the YIARI center, Mimi was deemed 'ready for release'. She was returned to freedom in the forest in Spring 2018. Her release into Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park marked her “graduation” from the Orangutan Outreach adoption program.

Lomon - graduated

Lomon

Lomon came to BOS Foundation’s Nyaru Menteng facility in April 2006. He progressed quickly through the levels of Forest School. Little Lomon became one of the most dominant male orangutans in his group. Lomon “graduated” from the Orangutan Outreach adoption program when he moved to the BOS socialization complex. Thank you to all who supported Lomon.

Gober and the Twins - graduated

Special lady Gober entered the Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme (SOCP) Quarantine Center in November 2008. She needed extra care as she went blind due to age-related cataracts. In 2009 Gober was introduced to a blind male orangutan named Leuser. Unexpectedly, Gober became pregnant and in February 2011 delivered healthy twins – a male who was named Ganteng and a female named Ginting. The infants thrived under Gober's care. In 2012, following a surgical procedure on her cataracts, Gober's sight was partially restored! Gober and the twins were released together back into a secure forest at the end of December 2014. At this time, they officially “graduated” from the Orangutan Outreach adoption program.

Fio - graduated

Fio

Fio was brought to BOS foundation’s Nyaru Menteng facility in 2007. She weighed barely 4 pounds and was approximately 6 months old. Fio quickly became energetic and independent, and her skills developed quickly. She officially “graduated” from the Orangutan Outreach adoption program when she completed Forest School. Thanks to everyone who followed and supported Fio’s rehabilitation.

Grendon - graduated

Grendon

Grendon was rescued in April 2006 from life as an illegal pet. He completed rehabilitation at BOS Foundation’s Nyaru Menteng facility. When Orangutan Diary aired on BBC, Grendon became a full-fledged TV star. Viewers all over the world had the opportunity to see him grow and develop as the series progressed. Grendon “graduated” from the Orangutan Outreach adoption program when he moved to the BOS socialization complex in Fall 2011.

Dodo - graduated

Dodo

Orangutans in the Orangutan Outreach Adoption Program are considered “graduates” once they complete forest school, move to a pre-release island, or are released to freedom in the forest. Each event is a cause for celebration, although we are always a bit sad that we can no longer follow the progress of these special red apes. Dodo is one of our graduates. He completed his rehabilitation at BOS Foundation’s Samboja Lestari facility.