Bawan Island, Merasa Village

BORA manages a pre-release island on Bawan Island, Merasa Village, Berau, as a vital final step in orangutan rehabilitation. Surrounded by natural vegetation in the Kelay River, the island allows orangutans to practice key survival skills, like foraging, nest-building, and avoiding threats, with minimal human contact.

This natural, supervised environment ensures each orangutan is physically and behaviorally ready for life in the wild, increasing the success of reintroduction and supporting the long-term survival of the species.