Release:

The ultimate mission of rescuing and rehabilitating orangutans is to reintroduce them to their natural habitat. Eligibility for release is determined by the behavior and ecology team's evaluation during the forest school phase, coupled with results from medical assessments conducted by our medical team. Since 2017, SOC has successfully released 28 orangutans into Betung Kerihun National Park.

Monitoring:

Upon release, orangutans are closely monitored for up to 3 months. Our dedicated monitoring team observes their activities, ensuring seamless adaptation to their new environment from dawn till dusk. This steadfast commitment guarantees a successful transition for our orangutans.

The potential release forest is Betung Kerihun National Park, located 9 hours from Sintang, covering an expansive 816,693 hectares. Established as a national park in 1995, Betung Kerihun boasts 816,693.40 hectares of unspoiled rainforest, equating to 5.5% of West Kalimantan's total land area. The national park is compartmentalized into 4 distinct zones.

Within one of these zones, known as the Embaloh area, resides a surviving population of wild orangutans. The latest orangutan population survey, conducted in 2014 by Forina, provides insight into this area's biodiversity.