Sweet little Koling arrived as a small baby. An all too familiar story saw him brought to us from a palm oil plantation. Named after the village next to where he was rescued, this tiny orphan was separated from his mother in a way that most certainly left him distressed and confused. His mother was more than probably killed. Koling looked up with those large innocent eyes and appeared a little lost, looking for love and care. Luckily Ibu Sopi, his human surrogate mother, is there to help him on his way.
Koling was checked and pronounced healthy on arrival at OFI’s Orangutan Care Centre. He has thick, shiny hair, healthy skin and a little pot belly. After the mandatory quarantine period, Koling was brought to his new home, Camp Danielle. This is where the orphan infants live together. He is one of the smallest orangutans at Camp Danielle amongst, sadly, a growing number of baby orphans. Already Koling has lost the dazed look he had on arrival and now looks cheerful!
Outgoing Koling has a joy of life with a mind that demands to be kept active. He barely sits still. Unless he is happily napping in his private quarters, Koling is usually busy tussling with his best friend is Sugar. These two are practically inseparable. Their favourite pastime is wrestling, rolling around on the ground and gently biting one another. That doesn’t mean Koling isn’t self-reliant. As he continues to grow, Koling’s evolution is evident. Once reliant on the comforting embrace of caregivers, he now brims with newfound courage, navigating the playground with a zest for exploration. The once-tearful transitions between playgrounds are now seamless, and he even sometimes dares to walk into the bushes alone.
By becoming an Orangutan Foster Parent, you will help care for the displaced and orphaned orangutans at the OFI Care Centre and Quarantine (OCCQ) facility, during their rehabilitation back to the wild.
As a Foster Parent you will contribute to providing the medical, dietary and emotional care that the orangutans need to thrive.
Standard Foster Kits are $100.00 each. Please add $15.00 postage if you would like your standard foster kit & 6-monthly updates posted to you. Please note – postal kits are only available within Australia.
Each Foster Kit includes an electronic kit about your orangutan including biographical information, a frameable certificate, photos and updates on their progress every six months.
Deluxe Foster Kit includes the standard Foster kit plus an Orangutan Plush Soft Toy and postage/handling
