Orangutan Foundation International Australia

24/05/2026

Wild born male cheek padder Joe making his way out of the forest and down the path to the feeding platform at OFI’s Camp Leakey, Tanjung Puting National Park, Central Kalimantan, Borneo. What a magnificent, handsome boy he is!

14/05/2026

We’re are really excited to have a market stall at Blues on Broadbeach on the Gold Coast for the first time this year starting from tomorrow and over the weekend - Friday, 15th May to Sunday 17th May. We will have the cutest orangutan soft toys plus our fabulous orangutan t-shirts and merchandise for sale … or you can
foster one of our gorgeous orphan orangutans. All proceeds from the sale of our merchandise helps us in our fight to save orangutans.
Please pop by and say hello if you’re coming to Broadbeach. We’ll be at Kurrawa Park next door to the Surf Club from 9am to 5pm each day.

12/05/2026

Wild born mother orangutan Mooch and her infant Money visited Camp Leakey this week.

09/05/2026

Today we celebrate the mother of orangutans, our extraordinary and fearless leader, Dr Biruté Mary Galdikas. Not only is it Mother’s Day but today would have marked Dr Biruté’s 80th birthday. What a legacy she leaves behind.

For nearly 55 years, Dr. Biruté, Founder and President of Orangutan Foundation International and world conservation hero, dedicated her life to protecting orangutans and their rainforest home. Through rescue, research, advocacy, love and care, she helped change the future for one of the world’s most critically endangered species.

Dr. Biruté was not only a mother to her own children but also a nurturing and protective force for countless orphaned orangutans who received a second chance because of her life’s work.

Today please consider becoming a foster Mum to one of our gorgeous orphan orangutans or making a donation in her memory by visiting our website - https://orangutanfoundation.org.au/

Happy Mother's Day to all.

08/05/2026

Happy 100th birthday Sir David Attenborough with love from the orangutans of Borneo 🧡🦧🧡🦧

77K likes, 5.3K comments. "Attenborough: Amazing DIY Orangutans | BBC Earth"

30/04/2026

https://news.mongabay.com/2026/04/indonesia-braces-for-possible-godzilla-el-nino-as-fire-season-escalates-early/

JAKARTA — Indonesia is entering the 2026 fire season with early signs of escalation, as burned area surges even before the dry season peak and forecasts raise the possibility of a so-called “Godzilla” El Niño later this year. Burned area reached 32,637 hectares (80,650 acres) by February — ...

29/04/2026

Dominant male cheek-padder Albert chowing down on sweet potatoes at Pondok Tanggui, Tanjung Puting National Park, Central Kalimantan, Borneo.

28/04/2026

A visit to the river’s edge by sub adult male orangutan April in Tanjung Puting National Park, Central Kalimantan, Borneo.

25/04/2026

A Sumatran orangutan has been filmed for the first time using a man-made canopy bridge to cross a road in North Sumatra, marking a major conservation milestone and offering rare proof that development need not sever forest lifelines.

After a two-year wait, video of a young male crossing above a road gives hope that critically endangered species can survive habitat fragmentation

17/04/2026

We are deeply grateful to everyone who has reached out with condolences and support during this difficult time. The outpouring of love for Dr. Biruté has been incredibly meaningful, and we know it would have touched her deeply.

As we continue to grieve, we remain committed to carrying her work forward, protecting the orangutans she so deeply loved. Her legacy lives on through this work every day.

We also apologize to those who were unable to watch the live stream.

The full recording is available here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/zH_g7hOs9L4?si=p7Y-cmWsRVvBlw6j

With endless gratitude,
OFI Australia 🧡🦧🧡

14/04/2026

We will be live streaming the funeral service and traditional Dayak ceremonies for Dr. Biruté Galdikas from Borneo.

Wednesday, 15th April 2026 at 10:00am Borneo time – that is 1.00pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
Live preparations will begin at approximately 7:00am Borneo time – that is 10.00am Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
The ceremonies will take place in her home village of Pasir Panjang in Central Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo.

You can watch the live stream here https://www.youtube.com/live/zH_g7hOs9L4?si=p7Y-cmWsRVvBlw6j - the link is in our bio.

We invite you to join us in honouring a life dedicated to orangutans, conservation, and the people of Borneo.

If you’d like to attend, we recommend subscribing to the channel so you don’t miss the stream.