Saving orangutans from extinction, together
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The ultimate GIFT
Give the gift that truly lasts. Not only for making the orangutan’s journey back to the wild possible, but you get to be part of that journey too!
Visit Borneo, see orangutans!
What could be better than seeing our rescued orangutans with your very own eyes, in Borneo?! Our incredible Rainforest Retreat.
Restaurant partnership
Improve your brand loyalty while helping protect orangutans, with absolutely no cost!
Ways to Raise
Get into the fun community spirit and raise money in many memorable ways for orangutans.
Our Mission
Our mission is two-fold:
Conservation efforts protect habitats, promote biodiversity, and foster ecological balance, ensuring a sustainable future for all inhabitants, while mitigating climate change and preserving the rich tapestry of life.
Almost
400
orangutans in our care
More than
1.1m
Over
900
orangutans returned to the wild
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Latest news
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Our next events
Eton Action Fair
20 Sept 2025 | Eton College UK
The Eton Action Fair is Eton Action’s biggest charity fundraiser event of the year. Even better, our very own BOS-UK CEO Ben Callison will be talking at the event. Come and support orangutans!
Royal Parks Half
12 October 2025 | Central London UK
An exceptional marathon taking runners through four famous parks in Central London while raising vital funds. Come support our marathon runners who are kindly raising to save orangutans.
Visit our Travelling Booth
Learn more about our conservation efforts in person at these special events. Come along and visit our orangutan booth!
View the list of UK events
Into The Wild
22 – 24 Aug | East Grinstead
BBC Gardeners World Autumn Fair
29 – 31 Aug | Audley End House and Gardens
The Pet Show London
20 – 21 Sep | Olympia Exhibition Centre
Healthy Living and Lifestyle Exhibition
25 – 28 Sep | Radisson Blu Hotel, Jersey
Green Party Conference
03 – 05 Oct | Bournemouth International Centre
Cheltenham Literature Festival
10 – 19 Oct | Imperial Gardens
Vegan Life Live London
17 – 19 Oct | Alexandra Palace, London
New Scientist Show
18 – 20 Oct | ExCel, London
Learn more about the work of BOS
The wildest hospital on Earth
Every orangutan needs access to medical care, sometimes for weeks, sometimes for years. Discover more here.
Leave a legacy
Forge a legacy of compassion, ensuring the vitality of orangutans thriving in protected habitats.
In the spotlight
This incredible show has it all, taking viewers on a roller coaster ride of adventures, heartaches, fun, friends, failures, and successes of all the orangutans who attend the BOS Foundation’s unique school.
Wildlife tourism has become a lucrative business worth around 250 billion dollars a year. These profits come at a cost. From the studio that brought you ‘Ivory Game’ comes a new and powerful documentary.
Rescue, rehabilitating and releasing orangutans is no easy feat, it requires a hugely skilled and dedicated team. The footage we’ve captured speaks for itself. View this incredible content here.
The gift that keeps on giving
Adoptions are a great way to support our work and make fantastic gifts! With your ongoing support, you become an integral part of your adopted orangutan’s journey back to the wild.
Or make a donation