Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, Animal sanctuary in Sandakan Division, Malaysia
The Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve spans 4,294 hectares of protected rainforest, featuring lowland forests with numerous dipterocarp trees and mangrove swamps.
The rehabilitation center opened in 1964 as Malaysia's first official project to rescue orphaned orangutans from logging sites, plantations, and illegal hunting activities.
Local guides share their expertise about forest conservation while leading visitors through marked nature trails that connect the rehabilitation center to mangrove areas.
Visitors can observe orangutan feeding sessions twice daily from designated viewing platforms, maintaining a safe distance from the animals.
The reserve functions as a living gene bank with newly discovered palm species and provides essential seeds for regional reforestation initiatives.
Location: Sandakan Division
Inception: 1964
Email: rhinosbh@gmail.com
Website: http://wildlife.sabah.gov.my/?q=en/content/sepilok-orangutan-rehabilitation-centre
GPS coordinates: 5.86498,117.94909
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:30
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