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!
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. You can read about our beloved graduates below.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Enchanting 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, from the Sintang Orangutan Center in West Kalimantan (Borneo). This caused us to question the very notion of what it means to rescue an orangutan. Learn more about Luna's questionable disappearance here.
Adorable Jelapat was brought into the care of Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Foundation in June 2016. He grew and developed with the eyes of the world watching him 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. In December 2023, eight year old Jelapat was transferred to a pre-release island to perfect his survival skills before his expected return to the wild. As of September 2025, Jelapat is thriving on Badak Kecil Island.
Bumi - graduated
Cheeky Bumi came into the care of Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Foundation in June 2016 when he was just 2 weeks old. He was given the name Bumi which means “Earth” in Bahasa Indonesian. This rambunctious guy made great strides in his rehabilitation at the Nyaru Menteng center and he progressed quickly in Forest School, showing great skills and wild behaviors. Bumi was one of the stars of the hit series, Orangutan Jungle School, and fans delighted in his naughtiness. In June 2025, Bumi moved on to his final stage of rehabilitation on Bangamat pre-release island. Here, Bumi will perfect his skills before being released back to freedom in the forest.
Monita - graduated
Beautiful Monita arrived at Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Foundation Nyaru Menteng center in June 2018. She was one of the youngest stars of the hit series, Orangutan Jungle School. Monita was nosy, very active and caused her caregivers to raise their eyebrows every day with her antics! But she did make excellent progress in her rehabilitation and soon completed Forest School. In June of 2025, Monita moved on to her final stage of rehabilitation on a pre-release island. On Bangamat Island, Monita will perfect her survival skills before being released back to freedom in the forest.
Topan - graduated
Delightful Topan was one of the stars of the hit series Orangutan Jungle School while she was completing rehabilitation at the Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Foundation Nyaru Menteng Center. Topan was quite a handful but she progressed very well at Forest School. Her natural behaviors and skills brought Topan through the levels of Forest School ahead of her peers. In January 2025, Topan was moved to complete her final stage of learning on a pre-release island. Topan is now thriving on Bangamat Island as she perfects the skills needed for release to freedom in the forest.
