What Centre for Orangutan Protection does

Centre for Orangutan Protection (COP) is an Indonesian nonprofit wildlife conservation organization founded in 2007 and headquartered in Jakarta Selatan, with field operations spanning Kalimantan Timur, Kalimantan Tengah, Kalimantan Barat, Sumatra Barat, Sumatra Utara, DI Yogyakarta, and Java Timur. The organization is Indonesia's only orangutan conservation entity founded entirely by Indonesian nationals and operates as a registered charity (UHU-00150.60.10.2014) currently led by Director Daniek Hendarto, having handled at least 76 wildlife crime cases as recognized by USFWS in April 2026.

COP's core operations revolve around two rehabilitation centers — Borneo Orangutan Rescue Alliance (BORA) and Sumatran Rescue Alliance (SRA) — that rescue, medically treat, and prepare orangutans for release into natural habitat. Field capacity is delivered through seven specialized APE teams: APE Warrior (disaster response), APE Crusader (Borneo patrol), APE Guardian (post-release monitoring), APE Defender (rescue and confiscation), APE Patriot (Tapanuli habitat), APE Sentinel (Sumatran rehabilitation support), and APE Protector (Sumatran wildlife crime investigation). The organization also operates RIHAS, a Sumatran tiger information center in West Sumatra.

COP's business model is donation-driven rather than commercial. Revenue is generated through individual contributions, an 'Adopt an Orangutan' symbolic adoption program, merchandise sales (apparel and accessories), annual Sound For Orangutan (SFO) benefit concerts, and grants from international partners such as IFAW. Community engagement is scaled through the 430+ member Orangufriends volunteer network and the COP School training program (15+ completed batches, Batch 16 scheduled July 2026), supplemented by Dating APES monthly forums, school and campus visits, and a Google Play mobile application. Go-to-market is community-led, with no commercial sales motion and no disclosed pricing for adoption or merchandise tiers.

Name

Centre for Orangutan Protection

Legal name

Centre for Orangutan Protection

Website

https://orangutanprotection.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Centre for Orangutan Protection (COP) is an Indonesian nonprofit founded in 2007 that rescues, rehabilitates, and releases orangutans through two centers (BORA, SRA) and seven specialized field teams, serving government conservation agencies, communities, and donor supporters across Borneo, Sumatra, and Java.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Conservation Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation & Release (BPAGAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wildlife Conservation & Species Protection (BPAGAGAB), Emergency Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation & Oiled Wildlife Response (EUAIAMAI), Conservation & Human–Wildlife Conflict Mitigation (BPAGAIAI), Wildlife Rehabilitation & Release Centers (Public Viewing/Education) (THAAAFAC)

Keywords

• Wildlife conservation services
• Orangutan rehabilitation
• Animal rescue operations
• Habitat protection patrols
• Conservation education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Setiabudi

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: COP relies primarily on donations from individuals, supporters, and international organizations. The organization operates an 'Adopt' program and a merchandise shop to generate voluntary contributions for its conservation, rescue, and rehabilitation programs.
2. Merchandise Sales: COP operates a shop selling merchandise (apparel, accessories) with proceeds funding conservation activities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Centre for Orangutan Protection rescues, rehabilitates, and releases orangutans and other protected wildlife through two rehabilitation centers (BORA in Borneo and SRA in Sumatra) and a network of specialized field teams. It also conducts habitat patrols, wildlife crime investigations, animal disaster relief, and community conservation education across Indonesia.

Product overview

Centre for Orangutan Protection (COP) is a conservation organization operating a multi-faceted orangutan protection network. The organization runs two rehabilitation centers (BORA in Borneo and SRA in Sumatra) that rescue, rehabilitate, and release orangutans back to their natural habitats. COP's field operations are conducted through specialized teams: APE Warrior (disaster response), APE Crusader (Borneo field patrol), APE Guardian (post-release monitoring), APE Defender (rescue operations), APE Protector (Sumatra tiger protection), APE Patriot (Tapanuli orangutan), and APE Sentinel (Sumatran rehabilitation support). The organization also runs education and community programs including COP School (training), Orangufriends (volunteer network), Dating APES (monthly discussions), Sound For Orangutan (fundraising concerts), RIHAS (tiger information center), and Abelli Fest (awareness exhibitions). A mobile application is available on Google Play. All these programs work together to fulfill COP's mission of protecting orangutans and creating second chances for wildlife in both wild and captive settings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• APE Warrior: Animal disaster response team for emergency wildlife rescue during natural disasters
• APE Crusader
• APE Guardian
• APE Defender
• APE Patriot
• APE Sentinel
• APE Protector
• Orangufriends
• COP School
• Dating APES
• Sound For Orangutan (SFO)

Products and services

• BORA (Borneo Orangutan Rescue Alliance) Orangutan rehabilitation center in East Kalimantan providing medical care, forest school pre-release training, and post-release preparation for rescued orangutans before they are returned to natural habitat.
• SRA (Sumatran Rescue Alliance) Rehabilitation facility for Sumatran and Tapanuli orangutans in North Sumatra, providing rescue intake, medical care, and pre-release preparation as part of COP's rescue and release network.
• APE Warrior Disaster Response Service Animal disaster relief service providing emergency rescue and evacuation for wildlife during natural disasters, delivered in coordination with disaster management agencies such as BPBD Sleman and Basarnas DIY.
• APE Crusader Field Patrol Service Borneo-based field patrol service conducting habitat protection, land planting, information gathering, and community engagement in Kalimantan.
• APE Guardian Post-Release Monitoring Service Post-release monitoring service tracking orangutan movements and adaptation after translocation in Busang, East Kalimantan.
• APE Defender Rescue Service Wildlife rescue service handling confiscations, illegal pet surrenders, and direct intervention operations in coordination with BKSDA partners.
• APE Protector Wildlife Crime Investigation Service Sumatra-based wildlife crime investigation service focused on tiger habitat protection, law enforcement, and human-wildlife conflict mitigation in West Sumatra.
• APE Patriot Tapanuli Habitat Protection Service Tapanuli orangutan habitat protection service conducting security operations in the Batang Toru forest area of North Sumatra.
• APE Sentinel Sumatran Rehabilitation Support Service Sumatra-based service providing rehabilitation support, planting programs, and forest school observation for rescued orangutans alongside SRA.
• COP School Conservation Training Six-day intensive conservation training program held in Yogyakarta offering hands-on field experience, theory, and networking with conservation practitioners; open to the general public aged 18+.
• Adopt an Orangutan Program Symbolic adoption program allowing supporters to fund the rehabilitation costs of named orangutans such as Charlie, generating donations to support conservation operations.
• COP Merchandise Shop Online shop selling apparel and accessories with proceeds funding conservation activities.
• Sound For Orangutan (SFO) Charity Concert Annual charity concert event in Yogyakarta featuring Indonesian bands to raise funds and awareness for orangutan conservation.
• Dating APES Monthly Discussion Series Monthly public discussion sessions hosted at APE Warrior Camp in Yogyakarta, featuring guest speakers on environmental and conservation topics such as water conservation, youth involvement, and ecological restoration.
• RIHAS (Ruang Informasi Harimau Sumatera) Tiger Information Center Tiger information center located in Rimbo Panti, West Sumatra, providing public education about Sumatran tigers and their habitat.
• Abelli Fest Conservation Exhibition Exhibition and awareness event showcasing orangutan conservation work through displays, quizzes, and educational activities for the public.
• Animal Disaster Relief Training Training program building capacity for wildlife rescue during disasters, conducted in collaboration with disaster management agencies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Handled at least 76 wildlife crime cases as of April 2026
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BKSDA Kalimantan TimurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBKSDA Kalimantan Timur is the primary government partner for COP's rescue and conservation operations in East Kalimantan. Together they conduct orangutan rescue, surrender processing, and release operations. BKSDA officers coordinate with COP field teams (APE Defender, APE Crusader, APE Guardian) during wildlife confiscations and translocation missions.
• BKSDA Sumatra BaratcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBKSDA Sumatra Barat collaborates with COP's APE Protector team on tiger habitat monitoring, wildlife crime investigation, and law enforcement in West Sumatra. The partnership handles cases including tapir rescue and illegal wildlife trade prosecution.
• BKSDA SKW I BeraucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBKSDA SKW I Berau receives and coordinates orangutan surrender and rescue operations in the Berau region of East Kalimantan, working directly with COP's APE Defender team to process rescued animals and transfer them to BORA for rehabilitation.
• BPBD Sleman and Basarnas DIYminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOP's Disaster Team (APE Warrior) conducts joint animal disaster relief training exercises with BPBD Sleman and Basarnas DIY, practicing water rescue techniques and emergency response coordination for wildlife in disaster situations.
• Borneo Orangutan Rescue Alliance (BORA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBORA is COP's primary orangutan rehabilitation center in East Kalimantan, providing medical care, pre-release training (forest school), and post-release monitoring. COP staff and animal keepers work within BORA facilities. The center has treated rescued orangutans including Charlie, Bagus, Aman, and others.
• Sumatran Rescue Alliance (SRA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRA is COP's rehabilitation center for orangutans in Sumatra, specifically North Sumatra. COP's APE Sentinel team operates alongside SRA, conducting rescue, rehabilitation, and pre-release programs for Sumatran and Tapanuli orangutans.
• BBKSDA Sumatra UtaracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBBKSDA Sumatra Utara partners with COP on Sumatran orangutan rescue and rehabilitation operations, including support for SRA and enforcement activities related to the Tapanuli orangutan and other protected species in North Sumatra.
• IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIFAW supports COP's animal disaster relief activities, including the galodo (flash flood) response in Palembayan, West Sumatra, where IFAW's collaboration with APE Warrior provided emergency feed and supplies for livestock and domestic animals.
• OrangufriendscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrangufriends is COP's volunteer network with 430+ members across Indonesia and internationally. They serve as community ambassadors, conducting school visits, campaigns, and supporting field operations, extending COP's reach and message throughout the country.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW): Global animal welfare and conservation organization that has directly partnered with COP on disaster relief. Comparable animal-rescue scope, broader geographic mandate, and overlapping donor base.
• International Animal Rescue (IAR): Larger international NGO operating orangutan rescue and rehabilitation in West Kalimantan (Indonesia). Comparable orangutan rescue methodology and rehabilitation-center model, though with a wider global geographic footprint.
• Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS): Global conservation NGO with active Indonesian wildlife crime enforcement and habitat protection programs. Comparable enforcement and species focus, though operating at much larger international scale.
• World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Indonesia: Major global conservation organization with extensive orangutan and tiger programs across Sumatra and Kalimantan. Overlaps COP's species and geography but operates at a different scale with broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• The Orangutan Project: International nonprofit that funds orangutan rescue, rehabilitation, and habitat protection projects, primarily in Borneo and Sumatra. Directly comparable fundraising-and-grantmaking mandate supporting COP-style rescue centers.
• Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme (SOCP): Focused on Sumatran orangutan rescue and conservation with the Jantho Reintroduction Center. Directly comparable to COP's SRA rehabilitation and Sumatran team operations (APE Sentinel, APE Patriot).
• Orangutan Outreach: US-based nonprofit supporting orangutan conservation through education, public awareness, and direct funding to rescue centers in Indonesia. Comparable donor-network-and-education mission adjacent to COP's Orangufriends and Dating APES work.
• Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF): Indonesia's largest orangutan conservation organization, operating the Nyaru Menteng and Samboja Lestari rehabilitation centers in Borneo. Directly comparable to COP's BORA center in mission, geography, and operational model of rescue-rehabilitation-release.

Emerging players

• TRAFFIC: Wildlife trade monitoring network focused on illegal trade enforcement. Comparable mission focus to COP's wildlife crime work, though focused on monitoring/policy rather than field rescue.
• Panthera: Wild cat conservation organization with Sumatran tiger programs and wildlife crime investigation work that overlaps COP's APE Protector Sumatran tiger habitat monitoring and law enforcement efforts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/saveordelete
• Instagraminstagram.com/orangutan_cop

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

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