FOSTER AN ORANGUTAN
Karbank may seem a little shy when he first leaves his night enclosure and is taken out into the forest, letting go of his caretaker’s hand in a hesitating manner. Surprisingly, when he was first brought to the Care Center, he was not at all interested in human contact and seemed very “wild.” However, as soon as Karbank reaches the first trees, he boldly takes off to explore. While other orangutans like to take a break in the shade of the little shelter we built in the forest, Karbank never rests and is constantly climbing, foraging, and building small day nests somewhere deep in the forest. There are days when Karbank is hardly seen by his caregivers at all because he’s so high up in the forest canopy. However when Karbank does come down, he’s very sweet and never “naughty.” He likes to play with the other orangutans and never gets aggressive. His favorite foods are bananas and young leaves. (Photo updated 2024)
Krista’s arrival at OFI’s Care Center is unique – she was born there. Sadly, Krista’s mother rejected her shortly after birth. Ever since Krista has been raised among other orangutans similar in age. She has a beautiful, benign face that can make you turn your head and an equally captivating personality. When she is taken out for daily forest releases, Krista prefers walking with two caregivers. She takes both by the hand, dangles from their arms, and sticks both of her legs straight out, scuffing them lightly over the forest trail. Her caregivers jokingly refer to this behavior as “skiing.” Krista’s charming personality and story make her a very unique orangutan. (Photo updated 2024)
Little Cory came from a palm oil plantation not far from one of OFI’s protected forests. With her pursed lips and big, surprised-looking eyes, it is hard not to melt when you see her. Cory Marder is an affectionate and adventuresome orangutan. (Photo updated on 2024)
Bayat came into OFI’s care when she was only a few months old. With her quirky personality, Bayat is an incredibly endearing orangutan. (Photo updated on 2024)
Trudeau is a little orangutan with a big personality! Trudeau instantly charms everyone he meets, both humans and orangutans alike. This little orangutan is charismatic and handsome! When Trudeau arrived at the Orangutan Foundation International’s (OFI) Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine (OCCQ) he was terribly injured suffering from head trauma with bruising and swelling. This very young infant orangutan managed to overcome the odds and made a miraculous recovery! (Photo updated 2024)
Benjamine approaches life with wide-eyed enthusiasm, meandering across the forest like a raindrop drifting down a windowpane. She seems to suffer from the affliction FOMO (fear of missing out) so she is always drawn to where the action is, be it in the playground or the surrounding forest. Benjamine’s journey is just beginning. There is much yet for her to discover. Who knows what surprises are in store? We look forward to updating you on Benjamine’s excellent progress as she swings herself forward into the future. (Photo updated 2024)
The end of 2019 closed the door on one year but saw OFI’s Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine (OCCQ) in Central Borneo open its doors to a new arrival. Meet Crystal, an orphaned female orangutan who was rescued and brought to the OCCQ when she was barely a year old. With a thick head of hair and a face full of attitude, it didn’t take long for Crystal to make an impression. Every orangutan who arrives at the OCCQ must undergo a mandatory 30-day quarantine. After this quarantine, Crystal went straight to Camp Danielle, the infant facility. Every orangutan infant has at least one surrogate mother and Crystal’s is Ibu Eteng. Ibu Eteng is devoted to her new charge and has happily committed herself to help guide and develop Crystal’s skills for the wild. (Photo updated 2024)
Most of the orphaned orangutans who arrive at the Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine (OCCQ) are at first shy and bewildered. It takes time for the caregivers to earn their trust and to give the newly arrived orangutan orphans their self-esteem back. Not so with Proudfoot. Despite the circumstances in which she arrived at the care center as a recently orphaned infant, Proudfoot was and is a healthy orangutan developing apace. The moment she was brought to the infant nursery, Camp Danielle, it was all the caregivers could do to contain her energy and enthusiasm for life. The caregivers were instantly taken with this precious, precocious baby. One cannot help but be transfixed by her dark liquid-pool eyes or admire her thick hair that glows in the sunlight with a fine russet hue. (Photo updated 2024)
By becoming an Orangutan Foster Parent for $100 USD per year, you will help care for the displaced and orphaned orangutans at the OFI Care Centre and Quarantine (OCCQ) facility during their rehabilitation back to the wild.
As a Foster Parent, your annual $100 USD contribution provides the essential medical, dietary, and emotional care that these orangutans need to thrive. Your foster purchase is also tax-deductible, and you will be sent an official tax acknowledgment letter from OFI. Click the button below to foster an orangutan today.
