CICI’S LONG JOURNEY TOWARD FREEDOM
Not all delays end in regret. For a female orangutan named Cici, what once seemed like a setback turned out to be the beginning of her long road to true freedom. Cici made history as the first orangutan ever relocated from East Kalimantan to Central Kalimantan and...
MEET THE NEW ADOPTABLE CREW: ONYER & IQO
We’re thrilled to introduce the newest members of our orangutan adoption programme: Onyer and Iqo, two bright young learners at Nyaru Menteng whose resilience, curiosity, and growing confidence make them unforgettable. By adopting one of these incredible individuals,...
ESA & INDRI: GROWING STRONGER TOGETHER
Still remember the rescue story from Samboja Lestari about the two female orangutans, Esa and Indri? Now both have successfully completed their quarantine period and have joined the Nursery Group at Samboja Lestari Forest School. How are they progressing in the...
A FRAGILE START BECOMING A STRONGER TOMORROW
In September 2025, the Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre welcomed a new arrival. A young female orangutan was voluntarily handed over by a resident of Muara Teweh, North Barito Regency, Central Kalimantan. According to the local resident who found her, the...