Orang Utan at Semengoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - STBPic
Picture is courtesy of Sarawak Tourism Board

Semengoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre was established in 1975 for the rehabilitation of confiscated and surrendered wild animals. It is located about 20 km south of Kuching and is situated within the beautiful Semengoh Nature Reserve.

This is a temporary home for various endangered wildlife of Sarawak, especially orang utans that were rescued from captivity and hornbills.

At the Centre, the animals are trained and conditioned to live independently in the natural environment. However, some are too old for release, and are kept for educational purposes.

This Centre is part of the Semengoh Nature Study Centre that also includes the Botanical Research Centre and an Arboretum. The former comprises of Mixed Planting Garden and 6 Specialised Gardens.

Semengoh is half an hour drive from Kuching. Visitors are encouraged to follow nature trails to reach the Wildlife Centre. A permit is required for entry.

farm, the only crocodile breeding farm in the country is situated around 29Km from Kuching City Centre.

Content Partner : Forest Department Sarawak

How to get there:

By Bus
If you are taking a bus from Kuching, you should board the Sarawak Transport Company (Tel:+6082-24 2967) bus No. 6, 6A, 6B, 6C Penrissen and alight at the Forestry Department Botanical Research Centre, Semengoh. From the Botanical Research Centre, follow a small trunk road leading to the Rehabilitation Centre through the forest.

Penrissen buses depart Kuching from the bus station at 0820, 1030, 1100 and 1330 hrs. The last bus back to Kuching leaves Semengoh at 1700 hrs.

The bus takes approximately 30 minutes to reach Semengoh. Another 30 minutes is needed to walk into the Centre.

By Taxi
Tel:  Visitors can also hire taxis from Kuching.

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