In this guide (6)
Published focus
JAAN Indonesia presents its work as wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, release, and protection.
Understanding its work
Its published programmes include former performing monkeys, wildlife detection dogs, and Umah Lumba in West Bali. The Jakarta name does not mean every programme serves only Jakarta.
Before you contact
Use the official website to choose the appropriate contact route. Explain your purpose, location, and needs; confirm capacity before travelling or handing over an animal. Inclusion does not establish a partnership or funding recommendation.

At a glance
From the organisation’s official website; the logo is shown for identification only.
- Founded
- 2008 source ↗
- Based in
- Jakarta, DKI Jakarta
- Works in
- Jakarta, Bali, Banten, Lampung, West Java
Legal registration, as stated by the organisation: “JAAN Indonesia is a legally registered NGO under the Indonesian Ministry of Law and Human Rights with number NPWP 90-490-457-0-078-000. Supported by Stichting JAAN Nederland (CoC nr. 27267128, ANBI no. 814973140).” source ↗
Programmes, as published on its website
- Ex-Dancing Monkeys ↗ — Running since 2013, it works with police to shut down 'dancing monkey' training sites, rehabilitates the confiscated long-tailed macaques and releases them into protected forest.
- K9 Wildlife Detection ↗ — Wildlife detection dogs and their handlers check ports and airports alongside the national police to intercept smuggled animals; the organisation reports having 10 detection dogs.
- Javan Rhino Protection ↗ — A K9 anti-poaching unit that patrols Ujung Kulon National Park to detect poachers and snares and protect Javan rhinos.
- Sumatra Wildlife Center ↗ — A Sumatran rescue centre that rehabilitates animals confiscated from the illegal trade, such as sun bears, gibbons and eagles, until they can be released; the organisation reports more than 5,000 animals released.
- Umah Lumba ↗ — A sea-pen rehabilitation centre in West Bali for dolphins rescued from captivity and for confiscated or stranded sea turtles.
- Ellis Park ↗ — A permanent sanctuary next to the Sumatra Wildlife Center for disabled wildlife that cannot be released.
Animals it works with
Related animal causes
Official links
Before giving, check the organisation’s permits and reports. How to check an appeal
Published contact: hello@jaanindonesia.org · +62 811 2058622 · Jakarta, Indonesia (head office; no street address published) source ↗
What has been checked
- Identity and official website — Identity as published by the organisation; not independent verification. (checked 2026-09-19, source ↗)
- Service area and service focus — Programmes and areas summarised from the official website; capacity, hours and animal acceptance are unconfirmed. (checked 2026-09-19, source ↗)
Not yet checked by PanduanHewan: registration and legal form, contact ownership and confirmation, dated activity reporting, financial reporting, independent audit. Unchecked items are not a negative rating.
Details of every check
Profile compiled from official public sources; no direct confirmation or registration check.
- Source checked
- 2026-09-19
- Next review target
- 2026-12-18
Document and registry checks have not been performed; an organisation name does not establish legal status.
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- Not performed
- Next review target
- Not scheduled
No call, message or direct confirmation has occurred. A website link is not evidence of response availability.
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- Not performed
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Published programme descriptions reviewed for directory context; current service availability was not checked.
- Source checked
- 2026-09-19
- Next review target
- 2026-12-18
An activity-report inventory has not been compiled. This does not mean reports are unavailable.
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Financial reporting has not been assessed. Unchecked information is not a negative rating.
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Cite this page
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PanduanHewan. JAAN Indonesia. Last substantive update: 19 September 2026. https://panduanhewan.org/en/organisations/jaan/