Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Reintroduction Center

Nyaru Menteng

A rescue center for orangutans run by the BOS Foundation, one of the largest in the world. A peat forest botanical garden nearby is good for a stroll.

The Nyaru Menteng Rescue Center was founded in 1999 by the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOS). It lies about 28 km north of the city. It cares for hundreds of orangutans who lost their homes to deforestation and fires, and after training at a 'forest school,' they are released back into the wild. To limit human contact, the rescue area is generally closed to independent visitors. Visitors can tour the education center (contact in advance) and the neighboring Nyaru Menteng Botanical Garden, which has peat forest trails.

Opening hours

Botanic garden open daytime; education center by reservation

Orangutans · Wildlife conservation · Botanical garden

Nearby sights

Tahai Lake
Bukit Tangkiling
Balanga Museum
Kahayan Bridge
Kampung Pelangi Palangka Raya
Bundaran Besar
Soekarno Monument & Pasuk Kameloh Park
Kahayan River Cruise & Kaja Island

Places to eat nearby

Kampung Lauk River Fish Restaurant
Tjilik Riwut House Restaurant