See What Our Volunteers Had To Say About Their Time At The Samboja Lestari Orangutan Sanctuary!
See What Our Volunteers Had To Say About Their Time At The Samboja Lestari Orangutan Sanctuary!

See What Our Volunteers Had To Say About Their Time At The Samboja Lestari Orangutan Sanctuary!

Samboja Lestari Orangutan Volunteer Project

Samboja Lestari Orangutan Volunteer Project

12 - 26 Nights from $1,744.00

Work on enrichment for 112 orangutans and 72 sun bears at the world-renowned Samboja Lestari Rescue Centre

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It’s Orangutan Release Time!

It’s Orangutan Release Time!

12 more orangutans have been successfully released back into the wild from the Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Sanctuary and the Samboja Lestari Orangutan Sanctuary thanks to the hard work and dedication of the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF). Check out the release video in today's blog!

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Meet 12 orangutan candidates up for release!

Meet 12 orangutan candidates up for release!

Thanks to the hard work and dedication of the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF), 12 more orangutans are set to be released back into the wild from the Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Sanctuary and the Samboja Lestari Orangutan Sanctuary this month. Read today's blog to find out each individual release candidate's story.

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Linda's Samboja Lestari Orangutan Adventure

Linda's Samboja Lestari Orangutan Adventure

Linda Duchin volunteered at the Samboja Lestari Orangutan Volunteer Project in September and shared with us her experience along with some great photos! From sourcing nesting materials in the rainforest to making enrichment for the orangutans, Linda describes her time on the project as the most amazing experience she's ever had.

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Posted by Leanne Sturrock on 11th Jan 2017 1 min

Ever wondered what it's like to volunteer with orangutans? At the Samboja Lestari Orangutan Sanctuary in Borneo, you'll get to do just that. We spoke to a number of our volunteers during their time on the project, to find out just what it's like to take part in this amazing project. Check out their experience below!

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Patricia commented 7 years ago
I found this very interesting and helpful, particularly as I will be volunteering in July. So, it's great to hear and see what to expect. Thanks, Tricia

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