Employee of the Month: Dr Prima
Doctor Prima doesn’t have a favorite orangutan at the Care Center because it would, in his own words, “not be fair, as maybe I would give one orangutan better treatment… Continue reading Employee of the Month: Dr Prima
Orangutan of the Month: Krista
Every morning at OFI’s Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine, a parade of orangutans moves from their night enclosures out into the 80 hectare forest owned by OFI. Here, the orangutans… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: Krista
Orangutan of the Month: Goran
In the hectic hubbub of the Playpen facility, there is one orangutan who seems to have captured a true “Zen” attitude. Goran is a peaceful and sweet little boy who… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: Goran
Employee of the Month: Ibu Ipuk
After repeatedly telling her that I have it on good authority that she can speak English well, Ibu Ipuk simply replies in English: “I don’t speak English! Who told you… Continue reading Employee of the Month: Ibu Ipuk
Orangutan of the Month: Bali
Galdikas’ Angels: Bali Anyone staying in a foreign country for a certain amount of time is bound to experience some cultural differences. Please let me give you a small example.… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: Bali
Employee of the Month: Mr. Heppy
Mr. Heppy gives a very honest answer when I ask him about what he remembers from his first days working for Orangutan Foundation International (OFI) in Kalimantan Tengah, Indonesia (province… Continue reading Employee of the Month: Mr. Heppy
Enrichment: Week V
It only takes one moment of clarity to realize how important enrichment is for captive animals. My moment of clarity came last week when I was introduced to a young… Continue reading Enrichment: Week V
Orangutan of the Month: George Baru
George Baru* is an amazing little guy. He has big expressive brown eyes that take in the world around him and a charismatic little personality that draws people to him.… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: George Baru
Enrichment: Week III
You can take the orangutan out of the wild but you cannot take the wild out of the orangutan. At OFI’s Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine (OCCQ), we strive to… Continue reading Enrichment: Week III
Enrichment: Week II
Hello and welcome back to the OCCQ! There have been many new and exciting enrichment projects this week and I would like to share one of the success stories with… Continue reading Enrichment: Week II
