SepilokSepilok is an animal lovers paradise! The orangutans draw many visitors to Sandakan and Sepilok every day. Orangutans are only found in Borneo and Sumatra and the numbers of orangutans in Borneo has been seriously compromised by deforestation. The Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre is a true sanctuary, set in wild jungle with support for the orphaned littlies until 5-6 years when they have enough life skills make it on their own. Do you know that orangutan means 'man of the forest' ? The sunbears (or honey bears) are critically endangered due to a horrific past of being hunted for meat and sold as pets. They are certainly cute when little, but not pet material as grown adults! Now that it is illegal to keep sunbears, this sanctuary rehabilitates those they can and homes those they can not. The rainforest discovery centre is a great resource to learn about the local animals, birds and plants. A sweet walk through the bush, a lovely canopy walkway to bird watch and a plant discovery centre to teach you where our common condiments come from! We stayed at the fabulous Sepilok B&B which was walking distance to the orangutan sanctuary, the sun bear sanctuary and the rainforest discovery centre! |
finding freedom with four backpacks
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