An essential visit if you're in the Kuching area. It's the only wildlife sanctuary in Malaysian Borneo that opens its doors to all endangered species, so you have the rare opportunity to see native endangered animals that are very difficult to see in the wild, from orangutans, sun bears, clouded leapords, gibbons, langurs and monkeys, to hornbills, crocodiles, turtles, pythons, porcupines and slow lorrises. The staff and volunteers treat the animals with utmost respect and care. Do not be...

First thing to do before you come to Matang: arrange a ride back, as taxis can get you there but won't come to fetch you because it's a remote area. The staff might help you get a ride but at three times the price (RM 100-150). If you can't get a taxi from there you can expect to get one from Kampung Sri Kandong which is some 4km away. Also there is no food sold at Matang Wildlife Centre but a short walk away are a little shop run by a grandmother who offers bananas and a kopitiam that is...

Visited Matang Wildlife today. About 40 minute drive from Kuching city. Arrived just before 1pm. 20RM entry, I'm not local. I had to register at gate. I went to main hall. No one at reception area, but guy was sleeping behind partition, heard him snoring. Signs say enter at your own risk. Another sign showed photos of person who was attacked by Orangutan. Guy at gate had said watch out for Orangutans. Slightly worried I walked on. Walked path around Complex. Wooden walkways with hand...