Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

Wildlife sanctuary Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia

What to expect

The Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre is a sanctuary for orphaned orangutans, located within the Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve. The centre provides a safe haven for these animals to learn how to survive in the wild and eventually be released back into their natural habitat. Visitors can observe the orangutans during feeding sessions and explore the surrounding forest reserve, which is also home to other wildlife such as sun bears. The centre has a nursery area where young orangutans can be seen playing and learning to navigate their surroundings. With its rich biodiversity and conservation efforts, the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre is an educational and fascinating destination for families to visit and learn about these amazing creatures

Plan your family visit to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre with these blog insights 👇

Sandakan with kids: things to do and where to stay

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the centre to see the orangutans, and also saw a sun bear sanctuary, rainforest discovery centre

Highlights: It was a fun visit and easy to get around once we were there ✨

Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Borneo: tips for your visit

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the centre to see the rescued orphaned orangutans and learned about their rehabilitation process

Highlights: The kids loved seeing the orangutans up close and learning about their habitat ✨