NEWS & EVENTS
NEWS
6 INFANTS WELCOMED TO THE SOFT-RELEASE PROGRAMME!
6 infants all around one year old have joined the soft-release programme for orphaned orangutans. Momi, Gunawan, Epeng, Riki, Roni and Kiki will be in our care for approximately eight years until they have learnt all the skills needed to survive in the wild and can be released.
Orangutan Foundation is celebrating 35 years!
We are celebrating 35 years of Orangutan Foundation! Visit the anniversary page to watch the video and read the e-booklet showcasing our achievements in numbers!
Ian Wood Prints
A variety of prints for sale by friend, supporter, and award-winning photographer Ian Wood. 25% of orangutan print sales are donated towards Orangutan Foundation’s conservation programmes.
by Ian Wood
Ian Wood trips
For the past 15 years, award-winning photographer Ian Wood has been running photography trips to see orangutans in Borneo’s tropical forests with contributions to Orangutan Foundation. Find out more via Ian’s website.
by Ian Wood
GUARD POST CONSTRUCTED IN LAMANDAU WILDLIFE RESERVE!
Following illegal logging activities in the South of Lamandau Wildlife Reserve, we have constructed a new guard post together with BKSDA and the support of Ozone and Jenny Power. This will deter further encroachment in the area and improve habitat monitoring.
UPCOMING EVENTS
ORANGE FOR ORANGUTAN DAY 2026
12 November 2026
Join us in wearing Orange for Orangutan Day! It’s a day to gather your friends, family, or work colleagues together and show how much you care about orangutans by hosting your own event and have everyone wear as much orange as possible!
PAST EVENTS
SPONSOR AN ACRE WEEK 2026
12 - 19 AUGUST 2026
In our annual Sponsor an Acre week, through your dedicated support we beat our target and protected over 6000 acres - 55% more than last year!
The over £1200 raised will directly support habitat protection and reforestation in Lamandau Wildlife Reserve, home to critically endangered orangutans and more. Save the date for next year!
BIG GIVE CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE
3 - 10 DECEMBER 2025
Our campaign in celebration of our 35th anniversary raised a total of £26,825 with all donations doubled by The Reed Foundation! Funds will help continue our critical conservation programmes.
Another infant orangutan has been handed over from life as a pet to join the soft-release programme!