Orangutan Haven

What Orangutan Haven does

Orangutan Haven is a protected wildlife ecopark and conservation sanctuary in North Sumatra, Indonesia, operated by the non-profit foundation Yayasan Ekosistem Lestari (YEL) and founded in 2017. The site, located in Pancur Batu approximately 40-50 minutes from Medan, provides permanent care for rescued Sumatran orangutans that cannot be released into the wild — currently six individuals that are victims of abuse or trafficking. The organization sits within a broader conservation ecosystem that includes YEL (20+ years operating in Sumatra), the Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme (SOCP, which has confiscated over 430 orangutans since 2002 and released 320+ into wild populations), Swiss partner PanEco Foundation, and Indonesia's Directorate General of Natural Resource and Ecosystems Conservation.

The product portfolio combines the Orangutan Sanctuary core with an Education & Outreach Programme, a Bambu Haven sustainable construction initiative using regenerative bamboo architecture, an Organic Farming operation that supplies farm-to-table meals, and a Sumatran Songbird Conservation Programme. Visitor-facing offerings are split between Public Packages (individuals, families, friends) and School Packages (structured educational activities for school groups). The site operates daily 9 AM-5 PM and features sustainable infrastructure including solar photovoltaic systems and a micro-hydro power plant, with physical assets such as viewing areas, nature trails, and accessible pathways. Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time visitor fees, the recurring Orangutan Adoption Programme, general donations, and on-site food services; distribution is direct-to-consumer via the website, on-site ticketing, and social channels including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn, supplemented by a TripAdvisor listing.

The business is operated by a small team of 1-10 employees, with no disclosed venture funding, public-market involvement, or proprietary software products. The company's competitive position rests on its institutional partnerships, two-decade conservation track record, and the differentiated physical asset of the ecopark itself rather than on technology differentiation. Customer concentration is skewed toward individual tourists and school groups traveling from the Medan region, with no large enterprise anchors or institutional sponsors disclosed.

Name

Orangutan Haven

Legal name

Orangutan Haven

Website

https://orangutanhaven.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Orangutan Haven is a North Sumatra non-profit wildlife ecopark operated by Yayasan Ekosistem Lestari, providing permanent sanctuary for six rescued Sumatran orangutans while serving eco-tourists, school groups, and conservation donors through visitor packages, an adoption programme, and regenerative bamboo and organic farming facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Conservation and Eco-tourism

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Zoos and Botanical Gardens (71213)

akta.pro primary industry

Conservation Parks & Private Nature Reserves (Visitor Operations) (THAAAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

National Park & Protected Area Tours (THAJAIAA), National Parks & Protected Area Visitor Services (Concessions, Guided Access) (THAAAAAH), Land Trusts & Protected Areas (BPAGAGAC)

Keywords

• Wildlife sanctuary
• Eco-tourism services
• Conservation education
• Sustainable construction
• Orangutan adoption

Headquarters

HQ city

Medan, North Sumatra

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Visitor Fees: Admission and experience fees from public visitors and school groups visiting the ecopark
2. Orangutan Adoption Program: Recurring donations from individuals adopting orangutans to support their care
3. Donations: General donations and volunteering opportunities supporting conservation work and operations
4. On-site Food Services: Local meals, snacks, and drinks available at Eco-Farming Centre with advance reservation

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Orangutan Haven is a protected wildlife ecopark in North Sumatra, Indonesia providing lifelong sanctuary for rescued orangutans that cannot be released into the wild. The organization offers guided educational visitor experiences (Public and School Packages), organic farm-to-table meals, and an Orangutan Adoption Programme for donor support, all operated by the Yayasan Ekosistem Lestari (YEL) non-profit foundation.

Product overview

Orangutan Haven is a protected wildlife ecopark in North Sumatra offering a unified portfolio of conservation, education, and sustainable tourism services. The core offerings include the Orangutan Sanctuary providing lifelong care for rescued orangutans, paired with Education & Outreach Programmes for visitors and school groups. Supporting initiatives include Bambu Haven (sustainable bamboo architecture), Organic Farming (farm-to-table meals), and the Sumatran Songbird Conservation Programme. Visitor services include Public and School Packages offering guided experiences, while the Orangutan Adoption Programme enables donors to support conservation efforts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bambu Haven: Innovating with bamboo - a sustainable construction initiative using bamboo as main construction material for regenerative architecture.
• Sumatran Songbird Conservation Programme

Products and services

• Orangutan Sanctuary A protected wildlife sanctuary providing a forever home for rescued orangutans that cannot be released into the wild, with outdoor spaces tailored to each individual's needs.
• Education & Outreach Programme Educational programs including hands-on activities and environmental education designed to teach visitors, especially young people, about orangutan conservation and sustainability.
• Bambu Haven: Innovating with Bamboo Sustainable construction initiative using bamboo as a primary building material, incorporating regenerative architecture principles to create eco-friendly facilities at the ecopark.
• Organic Farming Farm-to-table organic farming operations producing local meals for visitors, with sustainable agricultural practices supporting the ecopark's self-sufficiency.
• Sumatran Songbird Conservation Programme Conservation program dedicated to protecting and preserving Sumatran songbird species within the ecopark environment.
• Public Package Guided visitor experience for families, friends, or individual visitors to explore Orangutan Haven and learn about tropical rainforest ecology and biodiversity.
• School Package Educational package designed for school groups offering structured activities and hands-on learning about orangutans and conservation.
• Orangutan Adoption Programme Program allowing supporters to symbolically adopt an orangutan, providing financial support for the sanctuary's care of rescued orangutans through recurring contributions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2 new genetically viable and self-sustaining wild populations of critically endangered Sumatran orangutans established in Jambi and Jantho areas

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Yayasan Ekosistem Lestari (YEL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002Orangutan Haven is a project promoted by YEL, a non-profit organization that has been collaborating for over 20 years developing projects in Sumatra to protect orangutans and natural ecosystems. YEL's projects have become icons in conservation and environmental protection in Sumatra. Founded in early 2000 and registered as an NGO in Medan, North Sumatra, YEL's mission is to preserve the environment with sustainable benefits for the whole community.
• Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme (SOCP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSOCP is a collaborative programme of YEL with support from Swiss partner PanEco Foundation and Indonesian Government's Directorate General of Natural Resource and Ecosystems Conservation. SOCP works on all aspects of orangutan conservation including rescue, quarantine and reintroduction of illegal pet orangutans, surveys and monitoring of wild populations, research, habitat conservation, and conservation education. Orangutan Haven works closely with SOCP to protect orangutans in the wild around North Sumatra.
• Orang-Utan Coffee ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovative project working with local farmers in Gayo highlands of Aceh, Sumatra to produce and market environmentally friendly organic coffee. Specially trained farmers commit to zero forest loss for all yields and receive significant premiums for adopting Orang-Utan Coffee Standards. An additional premium from the project goes directly to implement SOCP.
• Indonesian Government's Directorate General of Natural Resource and Ecosystems ConservationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner collaborating with SOCP, a programme of YEL, for orangutan conservation including reintroduction programs and habitat conservation efforts across Sumatra.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre: A Sabah-based visitor attraction and orangutan rehabilitation peer where visitors observe rehabilitated orangutans and learn about conservation. Its public education, habitat care, and species focus are closely comparable to the Haven's guided viewing and school offerings, but it serves a different national market.
• Semenggoh Nature Reserve: A protected reserve in Sarawak known for semi-wild orangutan rehabilitation and observation, guided visitor access, and conservation education. It is comparable to Orangutan Haven's nature and wildlife visitor proposition, although it operates in a different Southeast Asian geography.

Others

• Wildlife SOS: An India-focused animal-rescue and conservation organization operating wildlife sanctuaries, rehabilitation work, and public education. It is thematically comparable in animal welfare and conservation engagement, but its species, geography, and operating model differ from the Haven.
• International Animal Rescue: A global animal-welfare organization focused on rescue, rehabilitation, conservation, and community education. It shares the Haven's care and education components but is an adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a direct orangutan-tourism competitor.

Direct peers

• Orangutan Foundation International: A species-focused nonprofit involved in orangutan care, research, conservation, reintroduction, and environmental education. Its conservation mission, educational content, and supporter model materially overlap with the Haven's permanent-care and education activities.
• Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation: A direct species and mission peer: it rescues, rehabilitates, and reintroduces orangutans in Borneo while operating conservation, donor-engagement, and education programs. Its permanent-care and wildlife-welfare activities closely overlap Orangutan Haven's sanctuary and conservation-tourism model.
• Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme: A direct regional conservation peer and current ecosystem partner: it handles orangutan rescue, quarantine, reintroduction, surveys, research, habitat conservation, and education in Sumatra. It is comparable in conservation capability and credibility, although its primary footprint is program-based rather than a public ecopark.

Broad incumbents

• Mandai Wildlife Group: A larger established operator of Singapore-based wildlife attractions, conservation programs, and visitor education experiences. Its portfolio overlaps with the Haven's wildlife observation, family tourism, and conservation-learning model, but at substantially greater scale and breadth.
• Taman Safari Indonesia: An established Indonesian wildlife-park operator combining public wildlife viewing, family recreation, conservation messaging, and educational facilities. It is broader and more commercially scaled than Orangutan Haven but competes for the same domestic nature and wildlife experience audience.

Emerging players

• The Orangutan Project: A niche orangutan conservation organization supporting rescue, rehabilitation, reintroduction, habitat protection, and education. It is relevant to the Haven's conservation mission and supporter-engagement model, although it is not primarily a visitor-facing sanctuary.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/orangutanhavenofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/orangutan-haven
• Instagraminstagram.com/orangutanhaven
• TikToktiktok.com/@orangutanhaven

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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