About Matang Wildlife Centre
Matang Wildlife Centre is a wildlife rehabilitation and conservation centre located in Matang, about 35 km northwest of Kuching, Sarawak, within the Kubah National Park area. Operated by Sarawak Forestry Corporation, it is Sarawak's main centre for rescuing and rehabilitating endangered wildlife, notably orangutans, sun bears and hornbills, and serves as an education and research facility focused on conservation.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a rainforest setting with enclosed habitats and rehabilitation enclosures for orangutans, sun bears, crocodiles, hornbills and other Bornean wildlife. The centre has visitor walkways, observation platforms, an information centre with exhibits on conservation, and short jungle trails through surrounding forest. Viewing is from designated platforms and enclosures, with interpretive signage and opportunities for guided learning about rehabilitation work.
Key highlights
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Orangutan rehabilitation enclosures and training areas
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Sun bear and other rescued Bornean wildlife enclosures
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Rainforest trails and nature walks within Kubah National Park surroundings
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Information and education centre on wildlife conservation
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Observation platforms for wildlife viewing and photography
History of Matang Wildlife Centre
Established in 1998 and managed by Sarawak Forestry Corporation, Matang Wildlife Centre was created as Sarawak's primary wildlife rehabilitation centre to house, treat and rehabilitate endangered animals rescued from captivity, illegal trade or habitat loss, particularly orangutans, within the Kubah National Park area gazetted in 1989.
Culture & Context
Functions as a key conservation education centre for Sarawak, raising awareness of Borneo's biodiversity and the importance of protecting orangutans and other native species through visitor programmes and community outreach.
Route
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