Where are Borneo Orangutans Sanctuaries?
Borneo orangutans are categorized to endangered animals. Its population decreases due to the loss of their natural habitat: tropical rainforest. However you still can see the remaining of Borneo orangutans in some reservations and wildlife rehabilitation centers on Borneo. Even it also becomes tourist objects attraction of Borneo though not all sanctuaries are accessible for tourists. Here are some Borneo orangutans' sanctuaries.
Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Center – It was established in 1975 and is located 24 km outside Kuching, Sarawak. The aim is to care for animals which can't survive on their own. Here,
Borneo orangutans rescued from captivity are trained to survive. Tourist can visit this forest reserve by public or tour bus and also vans and other smaller vehicles. Feeding times are from 09:00am to 10:00am and from 03:00pm to 3:30pm. Tourists should arrive at the rehabilitation centre on time in order not to miss the introduction given by the rangers. After the introduction, rangers guide visitors to the feeding area via a 200m long pathway through the jungle. Today the training program for newly rescued orangutans is located at the Matang Wildlife Centre in Sarawak. The population of Borneo orangutans in Semenggoh remains intact as the graduated orangutans already breed in the wild.
Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary – It is located in Sabah, East Malaysia. This wildlife rehabilitation centre welcomes tourists regularly. It is much larger than Semenggoh and offers a wide range of attractions of Borneo orangutans as well.
Orangutans Centers – It is located in Kalimantan, Indonesia. It's divided into several different places. In Central Kalimantan, at Camp Leakey Rehabilitation Centre, which is in Tanjung Putting National Park orangutans are easily to spot as they are used to visitors. In Kutai National Park in East Kalimantan however, Borneo orangutans live in their original habitat. Assistance of rangers is required to find them. Orangutans also live in Tangiling Reserve. Visitors need to cruise up the Kahayan River from Palangkaraya City. The Sungai Wain Reserve hosts Borneo orangutans and is easier accessible. It takes less than one hour drive from Balikpapan.
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