Forest School StarOnyer
"Curious Poser & Acrobat"
Found alone at just 10 months old near a mining site, baby Onyer lost his mother and his forest home. Today, under the round-the-clock love of our surrogate mot...
BOS Australia Adoption Program · Kalimantan, Borneo
Adopt an Orangutan. Be their surrogate family on the road to the wild.
By adopting an orphaned orangutan, you provide the round-the-clock love, milk formula, medical care, and Forest School training they need to one day return to the wild. Choose an orangutan below to start your journey together.
Active Adoptions4 Orangutans
Care Provided24/7 Surrogate Care
Tax Status100% Tax Deductible
Ultimate GoalWild Forest Freedom
Rescued orphans learning canopy climbing and social skills together at Forest School.
Surrogate Guardianship
Adopt an orangutan
Each orphan has a unique personality and rescue story. Choose an orangutan below to become their surrogate family on the journey back to the forest.
Forest School Star
Fan FavouriteBeni
"Sweet Foodie & Avid Climber"
Famous for his joyful personality and love of sweet bananas, Beni is making remarkable strides in Forest School.
Pre-Release CandidateJelapat
"The Strategist & Natural Leader"
Now thriving on the semi-wild Salat Islands, Jelapat has emerged as a clever problem solver and independent canopy navigator.
Inspirational HeroKopral
"Brave Survivor & Champion Climber"
Having survived a traumatic electrical shock that cost him both arms, Kopral taught himself to climb and forage using only his legs and feet.
Nursery DarlingMiko
"Gentle Soul & Playful Explorer"
The youngest in Nursery Group 1, Miko is gentle, observant, and learning to take his very first climbing swings under caregiver guidance.
High EnergyDodo
"Energetic Acrobat & Social Butterfly"
Full of enthusiasm and never sitting still, Dodo is the first out the door for morning Forest School sessions in the peat-swamp forest.
Awaiting AdoptionTopan
"Curious Poser & Acrobat"
Topan was eight months old when she arrived at our Nyaru Menteng sanctuary. Local villagers had found her weak and alone by a riverbank. The BOS medical team wa...
What Your Adoption Provides
$35/mo
Nutritious Forest Diet
Provides daily milk formula, fresh tropical fruits, vegetables, and vitamins essential for growing bones and immune health.
$65/mo
24/7 Surrogate Mother Care
Funds the surrogate mothers who provide warmth, round-the-clock emotional security, bedding, and regular veterinary checkups.
$100/mo
Forest School Jungle Tuition
Covers daily field training in the peat-swamp forest: identifying edible plants, building arboreal night nests, and predator avoidance.
$250/mo
Full Orphan Guardian Sponsorship
Comprehensive sponsorship covering emergency medicine, forest enrichment, and pre-release island monitoring until wild release.
Your Adoption Pack Includes
- Personalized Official Adoption CertificateIssued in your name (or gift recipient's name) with official footprint.
- Full Biography & Keepsake DossierHigh-resolution photos, rescue background story, and caregiver observation notes.
- Bi-Annual Progress Updates & Video ClipsExclusive field diaries directly from surrogate mothers showing climbing progress.
- 100% Tax Deductible in AustraliaAll donations of $2 and over to BOS Australia are fully tax-deductible.
The Four Stages of Rehabilitation
Rehabilitating an orphaned orangutan takes seven to nine years. There are no shortcuts to wild survival.
Stage 1 · Complete
Baby House & Nursery
Quarantine, medical recovery, and surrogate mother attachment to build initial physical health and trust.
Stage 2 · Current Stage
Forest School
Climbing canopy heights, foraging for wild shoots and bark, social interaction, and constructing night nests.
Stage 3 · Next Step
Pre-Release Islands
Semi-wild island living with zero direct human contact to prove full survival independence.
Stage 4 · The Final Goal
Wild Forest Release
Permanent helicopter release into the Kehje Sewen protected forest, tracked by our post-release team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I adopt an orangutan as a gift for someone else?
Yes, absolutely. An orangutan adoption makes a profound, meaningful gift. During checkout, you can specify the recipient's name so their official adoption certificate and welcome pack can be personalized in their honor.
How long does my monthly adoption commitment last?
Because rehabilitation takes between 7 and 9 years, ongoing monthly adoption provides the steady, reliable funding needed to see orphaned orangutans all the way through Forest School to wild release. However, you maintain complete control and can pause, modify, or cancel your monthly adoption at any time.
Are adoptions tax-deductible in Australia?
Yes. Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Australia is an Australian registered charity with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status. Any donation or monthly adoption gift of $2 or more is fully tax-deductible for Australian taxpayers.
How much of my adoption goes directly to animal care?
BOS Australia is run with a passionate volunteer committee and minimal administrative overhead. Over 80% of all funds raised go directly to food, medicine, 24/7 surrogate care, and rainforest sanctuary operations on the ground in Borneo.