Nyaru Menteng Rehabilitation Centre · Central Kalimantan

Adopt Topan. From severe malnourishment, to rising star.

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 was extremely concerned about Topan’s health, weighing only 1.5 kilograms and suffering severe dehydration and malnutrition. Topan spent the first days in intensive care, but thanks to her strong will to survive, her condition improved. Today she is a stellar climber and makes great progress in forest school. Topan is one of the stars on the documentary series ‘Orangutan Jungle School‘ available on Stan.

Age~4 years old
Rescue Date15 Feb 2021
Current StageForest School Group 2
PersonalityCurious Poser & Acrobat
Baby orangutan Topan

Topan rescued in hands of rescuer as tiny baby malnourished and dehydrated.

From Severe malnourishment to Jungle School Star

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 was extremely concerned about Topan’s health, weighing only 1.5 kilograms and suffering severe dehydration and malnutrition. Topan spent the first days in intensive care, but thanks to her strong will to survive, her condition improved. Today she is a stellar climber and makes great progress in forest school.

Topan is one of the stars on the documentary series ‘Orangutan Jungle School‘ available on Stan.

Topan arrival as baby orphan held by rescuers from BOS foundation.
Topan chewing playfully on some corn
Topan looking inquisitively at the camera in trees learning to climb

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 Onyer's official footprint.
  • Onyer's Full Biography & Keepsake DossierHigh-resolution photos, rescue background story, and caregiver observation notes.
  • Bi-Annual Progress Updates & Video ClipsExclusive field diaries directly from his Nyaru Menteng surrogate mothers showing his 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 Onyer 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 Onyer 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.

Surrogate Guardianship

Meet More Orangutans Awaiting Adoption

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.

Young orangutan Beni sitting playfully on grassFan Favourite
~5 years oldForest School Group 3

Beni

"Sweet Foodie & Avid Climber"

Famous for his joyful personality and love of sweet bananas, Beni is making remarkable strides in Forest School.

Adopt Beni →
Jelapat hanging thoughtfully from high tree branchesPre-Release Candidate
~6 years oldPre-Release Island

Jelapat

"The Strategist & Natural Leader"

Now thriving on the semi-wild Salat Islands, Jelapat has emerged as a clever problem solver and independent canopy navigator.

Adopt Jelapat →
Kopral moving skillfully using his legs and feet in the forestInspirational Hero
~8 years oldPre-Release Sanctuary

Kopral

"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.

Adopt Kopral →
Baby orangutan Miko gazing warmly from a caregiver basketNursery Darling
~3 years oldBaby House Nursery

Miko

"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.

Adopt Miko →
Young orangutan Dodo swinging playfully between ropesHigh Energy
~4 years oldForest School Group 1

Dodo

"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.

Adopt Dodo →
Baby orangutan TopanAwaiting Adoption
~4 years oldForest School Group 2

Topan

"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...

Adopt Topan →