Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary
A private mangrove sanctuary inside an oil palm plantation, with scheduled feedings. Wild proboscis monkeys gather on platforms close enough to see their big noses.
The Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary was carved out of mangrove forest by the owner of an oil palm plantation. Food is set out on two feeding platforms, A and B, at fixed times each day. Dozens of wild proboscis monkeys and silvered langurs come out of the forest to the platforms, where you can observe the males' large noses and pot bellies up close. Feeding times are usually 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., though you should check on site. Admission for foreigners is about RM 60. The sanctuary is about an hour's drive from Sandakan. Most visitors join a half-day tour with pickup and drop-off, which can be combined with the Sepilok attractions on the same day.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–17:00 (timed to feeding times)
Nearby sights
- Rainforest Discovery Centre
- Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
- Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
- Sandakan Memorial Park
- Puu Jih Shih Temple
- St. Michael's and All Angels Church
- Sam Sing Kung Temple
- Agnes Keith House