Saving Rosemary and ESRI: Returning to the Light!

June, 30 2015
I had the pleasure of participating in Orangutan Foundation International’s Eco tour in July 2010 together with eleven others from the US and UK, organised by Irene Spencer and led…

When it Rains, it Pours

March, 5 2015
A low rumble of thunder may be your only warning. If you’re quick, you might catch the deep gray voluminous clouds glide across the sky like a curtain being drawn…

Orangutan of the Month: Kino’s Journey

March, 5 2015
When I first arrived at the Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine more than six months ago, Kino was one of the first orangutans I met. Like me, he was a…

Orangutan of the Month: Mimi the Marvel!

February, 2 2015
Mimi first arrived to the Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine many years ago as a young baby. Her bright and friendly manner immediately captured the attention of both the Care…

First Lady of Indonesia, Ibu Iriana, Visits OFI’s Care Center

February, 2 2015
President Jokowi and his wife, Ibu Iriana, arrived in Pangkalan Bun early in December 2014 after much speculation and excitement. While President Jokowi visited palm oil plantations in Kalimantan Tengah,…

A New Home for Gulu Gulu

January, 29 2015
The Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine houses hundreds of wild born ex-captive orangutans in the process of rehabilitation but did you know that we also house a cassowary? Standing at…