Please help us keep orangutan minds active, their instincts alive, and their spirits strong

Before I begin this year’s EOFY appeal, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to you all for the outpouring of love and support we have received following the...

In memory of Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas (1946-2026)

It is with grieving hearts that we share the loss of our friend, Patron and guiding star, Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas, after a hard-fought battle with lung cancer. Dr....

Rest in Peace Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas

Orangutan Foundation International (OFI) sadly announces Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas (1946 – 2026) died in the early morning hours of Tuesday March 24th in Los Angeles, California with loved ones by her side....

Tommy has found his freedom!

We are thrilled to share the wonderful news that Tommy, one of OFI Australia’s beloved foster orangutans, has officially returned to the wild! Tommy was permanently released into the...

August 2026 – Crystal

Our foster parents will be delighted to hear that Crystal is thriving. Full of vitality and verve, she has truly blossomed throughout the year. Life is for enjoying, and...

August 2026 – Carmen

Six months have flown by, and even when chaos rages around her, Carmen remains wonderfully unfazed. Calm, composed, and collected, she never seems tempted to join the commotion. The...

August 2026 – Miki

Miki is one of Camp Danielle’s most easy-going and affectionate young orangutans. Looking back to when he first arrived, it is hard to believe the transformation. Once one of...

August 2026 – Koling

Our foster parents will be happy to hear that Koling has a very healthy appetite and is being showered with love from his caregivers. They aren’t supposed to pick...

August 2026 – Kobe

Picture this: Kobe the orangutan standing in the forest, wielding a branch like a staff, every bit the guardian of the forest that she is. Kobe lives life intensely...

August 2026 – Jojo

Another six months, another chance to check in with Jojo, our active, happy-go-lucky and forthright little orangutan. Jojo climbs the playground’s ladders with ease, navigating her way through the...