Intrinsic satisfaction refers to the internal contentment that engagement in a behavior provides (De Young, 2000). It is highly suggested that conservation organisations design their projects in such a way to encourage intrinsic satisfaction. There are 3 components to intrinsic satisfaction and they are: competence, frugality and participation in the community. Competence is the satisfaction derived from enjoyment from being able to solve problems and accomplish tasks. This component has a skill and a motivational aspect which can be one of the reasons for maintaining the behavior (White, 1971). While frugality, which is also an environmental virtue, is perceived by one as a satisfying behavior worth pursuing in its own right on achieving happiness. As for participation, satisfaction can be achieved through participation in community activities and value opportunities to take action that will make a difference to the future. They believed that the role that they play is a very important one.

Therefore, intrinsic satisfaction should be one of the concepts which conservation projects strive for because it is the satisfaction derived from within a person, without the influence of external factors. Intrinsic satisfaction also ensures long-term maintenance in the desired behavior towards protecting the forests and the orang-utans.