Semenggok Orangutan Sarawak Malaysia 08

Semenggok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre: Visitors to Sarawak should never miss the chance to come to this 653-hectare tropical rainforest centre where semi-wild orang utans often are seen feeding from a platform. These animals have been released after rehabilitation and some still come back for feeding when fruits in the forest are not sufficient while a number of other orang utans are kept in enclosures within the centre. There are other animals kept here for rehabilitation purposes and veterinary care by medical personnel housed here and other research work being done too. The centre is an ideal place to get to know about orang utans and also botanical knowledge as a garden is maintained to showcase the various plants used by the indigenous people of Sarawak. This is one of the main attractions as you get to view this semi-wild Orang Utan, who are roaming within the thick jungles of this well-managed wild life rehabilitation centre. Other animals such as wild monkeys, honey bears, porcupines and hornbills are also kept here. Located about 22 kms from Kuching, the best time to visit the centre is during the feeding times between 8.30-9am and 3-3.30 pm daily. The orang utans are fantastic timekeepers and during each meal time, they will appear from the nearby jungle and descend from the trees to eat, while offering visitors that unique experience and excellent postures for good photo taking. After a full meal, they will play and swing sluggishly along the hanging vines …
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