RDC sepilok

The RDC(rainforest discovery centre) is a centre for environmental education situated within the famous Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve, home of the orang-utans of the Sepilok Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centre.
With the rain forest just 20 miles away from Sandakan Airport, and only 24 km (14 miles) from Sandakan town, it is probably the most accessible rain forest in Sabah!.
Its primary function is to create public awareness and appreciation of the importance of conserving forests, as well as the sustainable use of forest resources.
RDC also opened daily from 8.00am to 5.00pm same with sepilok rehabilation centre.

Facilities in RDC
Conopy walk :
The 147 m-long sturdy, steel canopy walkway is THE most accessible in Sabah! Designed for high visitor traffic, you will never have to wait in line again to get up to the canopy!
This walkway enables you to have a spectacular view of the beautiful rain forest of Sepilok from up to 28 m above the forest floor!
Walk among rainforest giants like the mengaris tree and other large dipterocarps, and experience forest life high in the canopy!

The walkway and towers are also great for bird-watchers to steal a glimpse of our resident Bornean bristleheads, one of the rarest birds in Sabah! Apart from that, there are another 250 species of birds to lookout for, including hornbills, pittas, kingfishers and broadbills.

Visitor building :

This building houses an exhibition hall, a gift shop, the office and a lecture hall. The exhibition hall focuses on the plants and animals of Sabah. With more than 40 interpretive posters to read, make sure you have enough time to visit our other attractions!

Rainforest discovery trail :
  After the Plants Discovery Trail, the 800-m Rainforest Discovery Trail takes you along a scenic walk amongst tall, dipterocarp trees. Colourful and informative panels are situated at various points along the trail to highlight special or interesting trees.
Master your balance along our suspension bridges as you look out for flying squirrels!

Night walks along the trail also offer a chance to see wildlife, such as tarsiers, mouse deer, large geckoes, stick insects and civets.