Sepilok Forest Reserve is about 30-minutes drive from Sandakan Airport. This is primarily a lowland forest, a fine showcase of Borneo's remaining rainforest. There are a number of nature trails here, you may select one to experience a walk in the Borneoan rainforest. See the diversity of plants,obeserve the 30 - 50 meters tall dipterocarp trees,more than 100 years old liana, the wild flowers and fascinating insects. Sepilok has recorded more than 250 species of birds, so a very good chance of sighting the macaques, leaf monkeys and other mammals. This forest reserve is a source of seed material for the enrichment of other forested areas and remains a living gene bank of resources.
The main attraction of Sepilok is, of course, the Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. Orang Utan is the local name for a species of human-like apes found only in Borneo Island. Orphaned or injured Orang Utans are brought to Sepilok to be rehabilitated to return to forest life.
They usually hide on trees bearby, only to emerge during feeding hours. You may observe them from a platform built for this purpose. Do not try to feed them unless you are under the supervision of the warden. These Orang Utans are still wild animals basically, so cautions have to be exercised.
Things to bring :
Insect repellent,raingear,torchlight,good walking shoes and extra clothing.
Tourist Information:
| Admission | Adult | Under-18 |
|
RM5(Malaysian) RM30(Foreign) |
RM2(Malaysian) RM10(Foreign) |
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| Camera or Video Recorder | Personal | Professional or Commercial |
| RM10 | RM1000 | |
| Time to Note | Feeding Hours | Video Show |
| 10am & 3pm | 10.30am to 3.30pm | |
| Prohibited | Jewelry | Clothes |
| Shiny Items | Bright coloured |
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