Ryan and Charlie have been returned to the wild!
We are overjoyed to share the news that not one, but two of OFI Australia’s foster orangutans have found their freedom! Ryan and Charlie were permanently released back to...
Meet the latest addition to our foster program… infant orphan Jojo!
We are so pleased to introduce you to the latest addition to our foster program… tiny orphan Jojo. Jojo was brought to OFI’s Orangutan Care Centre & Quarantine in...
The importance of oral health care for orangutans
Good oral health ensures the orangutans in our care will be prepared to thrive in the wild. Recently OFI Australia funded a trip by specialist wildlife vets and OFI...
Why behavioural enrichment is the number one animal welfare tool
By Darek Figa, OFI Australia Director and behavioural enrichment expert. Recently I had the opportunity to visit the OFI Orangutan Care Centre and Quarantine to assist with their ongoing...
February 2025 – Tommy
We’ve said it before, but we’ll say it again – Tommy’s large and expressive eyes always have a way of pulling us in. Described by his caregivers as curious...
February 2025 – Koling
Orangutans have slow metabolisms and have evolved a lifestyle designed to minimize energy use. Koling certainly got that memo. Koling has calmed down over the last six months and...
February 2025 – Kobe
Kobe enjoys her time at Camp Danielle. Don’t worry you’ve read that right, for those eagle-eyed readers who have supported us for a while, you’ll know that Camp Danielle...
February 2025 – Jojo
It seems like no time at all since Jojo came into OFI care! Has it really been six months? Jojo’s stony complexion and determined face give the impression that...
February 2025 – Jeffrey Junior
Jeffrey Jr looks very distinguished these days, sporting a beard and a mature attitude. He has outgrown most of his peers and even his caregivers. Jeffrey Jr is now...
February 2025 – Holland
Holland is a high achiever and seems to live more in one day than some do in six months. She emerges from her sleeping enclosure sporting a “bed head”...