Semenggoh Wildlife Centre
Pusat Hidupan Liar Semenggoh
A rehabilitation center for orangutans 24 kilometers south of Kuching. Twice a day, you can see semi-wild orangutans up close in the rainforest during feeding times. It is one of the easiest places to see orangutans in Borneo.
Semenggoh Wildlife Centre is located within Semenggoh Nature Reserve. Since 1975, it has rescued and trained orphaned orangutans to return them to the forest. Around 20 to 30 semi-wild orangutans now live freely in the reserve, including descendants of the famous “patriarch” Ritchie. Feeding takes place twice daily, at about 9:00 in the morning and 15:00 in the afternoon, with each session lasting about 1 hour. Staff place bananas, coconuts, and other food on feeding platforms in the forest. The orangutans swing in along ropes and through the treetops to reach them.
Please note: Whether orangutans appear depends on how much wild fruit is available in the forest. During fruiting seasons, none may show up. Staff ask visitors to keep their distance, stay quiet, and avoid bringing food. When an orangutan comes close, follow instructions and step back.
Admission costs about RM 10 for foreign adults. Opening hours are generally 08:00 to 10:00 and 14:00 to 16:00.
Getting there: A Grab ride from the city takes about 40 minutes (RM 30 to 40). You can also join a half-day tour. The K6 bus runs, but infrequently.
Tips: Arrive 15 minutes early. Wear non-slip shoes and bring insect repellent.
Opening hours
8:00–10:00 AM and 2:00–4:00 PM (feeding around 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM)
Nearby sights
- Jong's Crocodile Farm & Zoo
- Siniawan Old Town Night Market
- Satok Weekend Market
- Borneo Cultures Museum
- Top Spot Food Court
- Kuching City Mosque
- Carpenter Street & India Street
- Sarawak Textile Museum