Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary
A visit to the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary will allow you to come in close contact with the remarkable "man of the forest".
The orangutan is found only in the Indonesian islands of Borneo and Sumatra, almost exclusively in lowland rainforest areas. Orangutans are so finely adapted to the rainforests that they are unable to adapt well to any other habitat. One of the world's largest primates, it is second only to the gorilla in size.
The Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary is set in 15 square miles of beautiful virgin rainforest. It began in 1964 to help once captive orangutans learn to fend for themselves in the wild. It is interesting and exciting to watch these large red apes. They are astonishing gentle, highly intelligent and will gaze at you with almost disconcerting frankness.
