Most orangutans BOS rescue successfully complete our rehabilitation program, and we can release them back into the wild. But, despite our best efforts, not all who arrive at our centres can be returned to their forest home. Many have suffered severe injuries, have chronic diseases, are too old, or are simply not able to learn ...
Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Australia
Sanctuary Enclosures for Unreleasable Orangutans in Borneo
GOAL
$20,000
International
Field of Interest
- Environment conservation and climate change
Target Population
- Flora / fauna
Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Australia
Since its establishment in 2001, Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Australia has been dedicated to saving the critically endangered Bornean orangutans by raising funds and educating the public about the challenges orangutans face and the importance of protecting their rainforest homes. Through our engagement, we are supporting the work of the BOS Foundation in Indonesia – the largest orangutan conservation organisation globally.
Our vision is to create a world where orangutans are no longer at risk of extinction and can thrive in their natural habitats, safe from human activities. Our mission has two main objectives. Firstly, we rescue orangutans from immediate danger, rehabilitate them, and then release them into protected rainforests. If reintroduction is not possible, we provide sanctuary care. Secondly, we protect and restore their dwindling forest habitats by working closely with the native communities bordering them.
We currently care for 355 orangutans in our two rescue and rehabilitation centres in East and Central Kalimantan. The rehabilitation journey is a long process that requires substantial financial resources. It takes 5 to 6 years for an orphaned orangutan to complete our unique Forest School program. Here, experts teach them all the necessary survival skills. After graduating, they spend additional time on a pre-release island until they are truly ready to live independently in the wild.
The BOS Foundation's Forest School program has achieved a significant breakthrough in the fight to save the Bornean orangutans, with almost 550 'graduates' so far successfully released back into their natural habitat.
Project Summary
Most orangutans BOS rescue successfully complete our rehabilitation program, and we can release them back into the wild. But, despite our best efforts, not all who arrive at our centres can be returned to their forest home. Many have suffered severe injuries, have chronic diseases, are too old, or are simply not able to learn the survival skills they need to adapt to life in the wild.
For these orangutans, we provide semi-controlled environments, which are as close to natural existence as possible, greatly improving their quality of life. BOS Foundation currently houses 93 orangutans who are un-releasable at our sanctuaries.
With the help of internationally renowned expert wildlife sanctuary designer, Jon Coe we are planning the construction of new individual cages which will provide appropriate welfare and space for many of the un-releasable orangutans who cannot be moved to sanctuary islands.
With hundreds of orangutans under our care, we aim to place as many orangutans as possible into semi-natural environments where they can continue to benefit from our teams’ daily care and monitoring and live out their lives in peace and with dignity.
Project Outcomes
Unreleasable orangutan enclosures will be constructed using world class design and techniques;
• The cages will be two metres above ground level.
• The cages are constructed in 4×4 metre grid pattern to allow ease of construction and minimise material wastage.
• The overhead raceways are three metres above ground level to allow staff to access below the cages.
• All gates are pushrod-operated horizontal sliders.
• Design allows for flexibility of use of materials based on requirements.
• Raceways will allow orangutans to move around the area at will and be able to access sanctuary islands.
Budget Breakdown
TOTAL BUDGET: $1,082,843
FUNDING
| Funding source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Private Ancillary Funds | $363,000 |
EXPENSES
| Expense item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Materials, Galvanised Mesh, Fabrication and Installation | $1,373,367 |
| Raceways | $7,476 |
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