We are working hard to protect the Bornean orangutan and its habitat for future generations. Here are some of the ways we've helped develop a world where orangutans and nature thrive.
In Forest School, the orangutans form close bonds with their surrogate mothers, and this holds especially true for the youngest orangutans. In the Nursery Group, orangutans will sleep in the company of the surrogate mothers who cater to their needs..
On May 30, 2001 an 8-year-old orangutan entered the Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. She had been rescued from many years in captivity as an illicit pet in Jakarta and was only now returning to her home island of Borneo...
Orangutans, much like their human relatives, each have their own unique personalities. At the Nyaru Menteng Forest School in Central Kalimantan, there is a quiet orangutan by the name of Napri. This young male prefers to spend time alone and...
Today, Tuesday the 1st of September, is World Primate Day. This special day has been commemorated since 2005, after it was initiated by Animal Defenders International and received support from countless primate conservation and welfare organisations.
Indonesian National Nature Conservation Day, which falls on 10 August annually, reminds us of the importance of a well-preserved environment. The day was inaugurated by Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment and Forestry in 2009, during the...
