Nature - Semengok Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre

Semenggok Rehabilitation Centre cares for endangered species which have either been found injured in the forest, or have been kept as illegal pets. The centre houses a number of different species including rescued hornbills, honey bears, gibbons and porcupines, but the main attraction is the Orang Utans. When the rescued Orang Utans first arrive, they are often in a sorry state and riddled with diseases. They are put into cages and given medical care. The wardens then teach them how to forage for fruit, climb trees and generally fend for themselves.

When they are mid-way through the rehabilitation process they are released into the surrounding forest reserve. The animals then spend most of their time in the forest but often return to the centre for a free meal. When the wardens feel that that an Orang Utan is fully rehabilitated, it is caught and then returned to the wild - usually deep in the forest or to one of Sarawak's National Parks or Wildlife Sanctuaries.