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February 2015 – Hockey

Hockey, as most people know, is a special orangutan with special needs. We have been taking care of her for a number of years. Hockey blossoms with attention, and...

February 2015 – Tommy

Tommy is growing into a vibrant and playful juvenile orangutan. He has a kind, gentle face and big eyes that sparkle with a zest for life. Life always seems...

February 2015 – Ryan

If you were just to observe Ryan in his enclosure you might think of him as a shy, sensitive little boy. You’d be in for a big surprise! Ryan...

February 2015 – Mabel

You’d be hard-pressed to find a gentler, more mild-mannered orangutan than sweet Mabel. She is about as well behaved as they come. Sometimes her more energetic peers try to...

February 2015 – Dewa

It is hard to believe that Dewa was once a sickly, stick-skinny orangutan with very little hair. Two and a half years since his depression lifted and his subsequent...

February 2015 – Charlie

With his big “puppy-dog” eyes Charlie has one of the most memorable orangutan faces at the Care Centre. But it is his personality that wins you over. To know...

August 2014 – Mabel

The arrival at OFI’s Care Centre can often be a difficult transition for some orangutans. Although they are safe and receive medical care, a proper diet and love and...

August 2014 – Ryan

Ryan has had a challenging time recently. Being the inquisitive and adventurous boy he is, he simply outgrew the orangutan nursery, as his playful nature became too much for...

August 2014 – Hockey

As Hockey continues to grow, albeit slowly due to her condition, she is getting heavier and harder to carry long distances. However this means more wheelbarrow rides to the...

August 2014 – Dewa

Dewa is always active in his sleeping enclosure, which he shares with his best friend Ari. Dewa and Ari are full of energy, constantly wrestling on the enclosure floor,...