Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre

Unlike in a zoo, the Orang Utan at Semenggoh Rehabilitation Centre are set free in a 740-hectare forest reserve. Here, the Orang Utans are being nurtured to readapt themselves to the jungle life. The Centre, 32 kilometres south of the Capital, is one of many outdoor attractions of Kuching.


Iron stained rocks

A 30-minute leisurely stroll on the specially built plankwalks from the entrance to the Rehabilitation Centre also provides an opportunity to view various species of trees from, the rainforest and some tropical fruit trees.

The Centre opens daily from 8.35am - 3.45pm including Sundays and Public Holidays. A visit to the Centre is recommended at or before the feeding times for the orang Utan. The feeding times are 8.30am - 9.00am and 11.45am - 12.00noon in the morning and 3.00pm - 3.15pm in the afternoon.

Besides the Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, there are three Wildlife Sanctuaries in Sarawak. These are areas designated for the protection and preservation of wildlife, particularly the rare species, in the state. These are the:-

Lanjak-Entimau Wildlife Sanctuary in Lubok Antu, located in the Second Division of Sri Aman,
Sibuti Wildlife Sanctuary in Miri,
Samunsan Wildlife Sanctuary in Sematan and
Matang Wildlife Centre near Kuching.