Orangutan Foundation International Australia's video: OFI Australia - Meet Foster Orangutan Carmen

Everyone is captivated by little Carmen. Her long scarlet locks and bright eyes distinguish her and amplify her prettiness. She was tiny when she first arrived at the OFI Orphan Orangutan Care Centre in 2014, after she was confiscated by local Forestry officers. Calm, patient and well-behaved are all words that the OFI staff use to describe Carmen. She gets along well with all her orangutan friends. Carmen shares a sleeping enclosure with Santa Claus, and the two have formed a close bond. Humans are the ones that make her wary. Carmen can be very shy with new people and prefers to stick with familiar care givers. However, once you’ve become her friend, she will trust you no matter what and is always gentle with those she has come to know well. You can foster Carmen on OFI Australia's website by visiting https://orangutanfoundation.org.au/shop/become-a-foster-parent/carmen-foster-kit/. By becoming an Orangutan Foster Parent, you help care for the displaced and orphaned orangutans at the OFI Care Centre and Quarantine (OCCQ) facility, during their rehabilitation back to the wild. As a Foster Parent you will contribute to providing the medical, dietary and emotional care that Carmen needs to thrive.