Orangutan of the Month for April 2018: Santa Claus

Christmas time is the most wonderful time of the year, or so the song goes. This time of traditions, gift giving, and cheer is also the time we get to… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month for April 2018: Santa Claus

Orangutan of the Month for Feb, 2018: Jalin

There are currently over 300 orangutans at the OFI Care Center, and no two are the same. It’s never easy selecting one “Orangutan of the Month” but at certain times… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month for Feb, 2018: Jalin

Orangutan of the Month for Jan, 2018: Ariel

On a warm morning in Central Indonesian Borneo, the caregivers of Orangutan Foundation International (OFI) prepare to escort the orangutans from Pondok Satu into the Learning Forest at the Orangutan… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month for Jan, 2018: Ariel

Orangutan of the Month for Dec, 2017: Otan

On a hot afternoon during the rainy season, a vehicle slowly pulled up in the driveway of OFI’s Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine (OCCQ) in Central Indonesian Borneo. The van… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month for Dec, 2017: Otan

Orangutan of the Month for Nov, 2017: Andrena

Andrena’s appearance and personality captivate. At first sight, her long, plentiful hair gives the illusion that she is twice the size of her peers at OFI’s Orangutan Care Center and… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month for Nov, 2017: Andrena

Orangutan of the Month for Oct, 2017: Voyce

For orangutan infant orphan “Voyce”, OFI’s Care Center and Quarantine (OCCQ) in Central Borneo was a light that brightened his once uncertain future. Voyce had developed a serious parasitic worm… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month for Oct, 2017: Voyce

Orangutan of the Month for Sept, 2017: Karaba

Karaba is a unique orangutan with her own distinctive expressions and mannerisms. Orangutan facial expressions give hints as to their emotions at a given time. For example, playful infants will… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month for Sept, 2017: Karaba

Orangutan of the Month for August 2017: Berman

Berman is a beautiful orangutan with plentiful bright orange hair. A tiara of darker orange hair frames the front crest of her head. While manoeuvring through the matrix of branches… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month for August 2017: Berman

Orangutan of the Month for July 2017: Patricia

At the Orangutan Care Centre and Quarantine (OCCQ), Patricia shines as a unique orangutan with an unforgettable personality. Her tranquil and relaxed disposition is infectious. Her gentle nature creates a… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month for July 2017: Patricia

Orangutan of the Month for June 2017: Dodot

A procession of orangutans from Pondok Dua head off to the Learning Forest with the caregivers. Dodot peers over the shoulder of the caregiver holding her, and her lovely brown… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month for June 2017: Dodot