Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre

Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre is located about 25 kilometres west of Sandakan in the state of Sabah, Malaysia.

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The centre opened in 1964 as the first official orangutan rehabilitation project for rescued orphaned baby orangutans from logging sites, plantations, illegal hunting or kept as pets. The orphaned orangutans are trained to survive again in the wild and are released as soon as they are ready. The sanctuary is located within the Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve which covers an area of 4,294 ha (10,610 acres), much of which is virgin rainforest. Today around 60 to 80 orangutans are living free in the reserve. It has become one of Sabah's tourist attractions.

In October 2014 the centre opened a new section where visitors can view the nursery area where the younger Orangutans first learn to be outside and play on a large climbing frame. This consists of 2 large indoor seating areas (one with air conditioning and one with fans only) with a large window that overlooks the play area. There is no additional charge to enter this part of the centre.

The Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre is neighboured to the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre and shares veterinary facilities, personnel, parking, access roads and ticket gates.

Entry Costs (Malaysian/ Non-Malaysian nationals):
Adult- RM5/ RM30

Child- RM2/ RM15

Ticket is valid for the day of purchase, so you can attend both feeding times on the same ticket.

Camera Cost: RM10

Opening hours: Saturday to Thursday- 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm. Fridays 9am-11am and 2pm to 4pm.

Orangutan feeding times: 10am and 3pm. It is recommended to arrive 30 minutes before feeding time.

Facilities: Souvenir shop, information center showing a video 6 times a day, cafe and toilets.

Getting there: Many organised tours leave from around Sabah at varying prices. Public bus #14 departs from Sandakan taking approximately 45–60 minutes, costing RM5. The Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan bus can also drop you at junction Jalan Sepilok, around 2.5 km from the Center. Journey approximately 5 hours from KK.

Taxis are usually available outside the centre (RM40 to Sandakan).

See also

  • Among The Great Apes With Michelle Yeoh (Documentary about the Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary)

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Bee
11 December 2018
The entrance fee is Rm5. Feeding time is at 10am and 2pm. The toilet here is awesome, got aircond. Haha. I love the Orang Utan! Magestic and amazing. We cant see them everyday. They are beautiful!
Tajul Arifin
4 October 2016
If you expect the orang utan to come near you, go to a zoo.. This is a place for observation of animal in the wild, come here to support rehabilitation. Seeing the animal upclose will be a bonus.
Hamlesh Motah
25 February 2014
During Feb when we were there, morning feeding time is 10:00-11:00. Gates open 09:00, go for 9 and get a good spot :) - RM 30 entry RM 10 to take a camera in (well worth it :))
Cihan
28 April 2017
Great way to get there cheap (6 RM) from Sandakan is by the minibus that leaves at 9 am from the Minibus station and goes strait to the centre. Return is at 12.30 and 4pm.
Evgenia Borovskaya
24 March 2014
Though the Money trail is closed, you can see macaques and semi-wild orangutans even on Birds trail, watch the trees after 300-400m from the beginning of the trail
Cimac Tiga
4 August 2014
Go quietly and look up! It's possible you'll see big Orangs in the trees on the way to and from the feeding station.
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Tue 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Wed 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
Thu-Fri 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Sat 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sun 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

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