Orangutan Sanctuary Volunteer at Samboja Lestari
Program Overview
Want to help save the critically endangered species of the iconic orangutan? They need your help!
Samboja Lestari is an area of restored tropical rainforest where one of Indonesia's most prestigious orangutan rehabilitation and rescue centers is located. The 5,000-acre orangutan sanctuary was created with the purpose of providing a safe haven for orphaned orangutans rescued from areas of habitat loss. Without their natural habitat, animals like orangutans and sun bears face extinction.
The overriding goal of this project is to reintroduce them back to secure natural habitats in order to establish new viable long-term populations to bolster the conservation of the species within the wild.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- 2-4 Weeks
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- Eco-Tourism
- Environment
- Tourism
- Wildlife
Updated May 12, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Balikpapan, Indonesia
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Guest House
Application Procedures
- Physical Exam/Health Records
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 2-4 Weeks
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