Orangutan Jeffrey moves to the new island at Samboja!
Orangutan Jeffrey moves to the new island at Samboja!

Orangutan Jeffrey moves to the new island at Samboja!

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Posted by Kate Helliwell on 16th Jul 2024 1 min

Over the past few months, volunteers have worked closely with the local staff to help the Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Foundation renovate and prepare a new island at Samboja Lestari.

A team effort saw the completion of a large concrete platform funded by volunteers.

Volunteers building platform for the new orangutan island at Samboja

Volunteers helped to collect and install multiple ironwood poles and hammocks. 

Volunteers installing new hammocks at Samboja

The most recent group who joined the Samboja Lestari Orangutan Volunteer Project had the pleasure of completing the finishing touches to the platform. 

Volunteers building platform for the new orangutan island at Samboja

Seeing their hard work pay off, the group later observed Jeffery sitting on the new beautiful platform - it's safe to say he approves!

Orangutan Jeffrey on new island

Jeffrey will soon be joined by Yuyun. Together, they will be long-term residents of the island.

Jeffrey on new island at Samboja

Their previous island will be renovated over the next two months to prepare for more orangutans to have a new home.

Orangutan Jeffrey

Thank you to everyone for playing their part in making Jeffrey and Yuyun’s new home so comfortable.

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Tina Ann Jones commented 10 months ago
Well done Kate and the team!

Great to read continual progress is being made to enhance the lives of the Orangutans. Good to hear that Fleur also moved in to her new enclosures.
You are all an inspiration, especially Kate. I felt proud to do my bit when I volunteered last September (2024) and it is heartening to see this hard work and determination continues.

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