Enviro News Asia, Jakarta — Indonesia’s Minister of Forestry, Raja Juli Antoni, released two rehabilitated orangutans into their natural habitat at Tanjung Puting National Park (TNTP), Central Kalimantan, on Saturday (December 27), reaffirming the government’s commitment to protecting endemic wildlife and preserving forest ecosystems.
The two orangutans released were Douglas Soledo, a 17-year-old male, and Robina, a 25-year-old female. Both individuals underwent long-term rehabilitation at the Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine (OCCQ) and were declared fit for release after meeting medical, behavioral, and survival readiness requirements.
Minister Raja Juli Antoni stated that the release of rehabilitated orangutans is an integral part of Indonesia’s biodiversity conservation efforts. He emphasized that safeguarding forest habitats is essential to ensuring the long-term survival of orangutan populations for future generations.
Head of the Central Kalimantan Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA), Andi Muhammad Kadhafi, said the release marked one of the key achievements of orangutan rehabilitation programs in 2025. He noted that successful releases demonstrate the effectiveness of collaboration between the government and conservation partners.
Meanwhile, Head of Tanjung Puting National Park, Yohan Hendratmoko, stated that the activity contributes significantly to strengthening wild orangutan populations within the park.
The Ministry of Forestry reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening conservation area management through collaboration with conservation organizations, local governments, academics, and communities to ensure sustainable protection of wildlife and forest ecosystems. (*)
