Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC)

Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC) Home of the World's Smallest Bear:
Come and explore their story! BSBCC opens its door to the public since January 2014. Opening time: 9.00 am - 3.30 pm daily
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The Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC) was founded in Sabah, Malaysia in 2008 as a two-stage effort to provide the care, rehabilitation and release of orphaned and captive sun bears, as well as address the lack of knowledge and awareness of this little-known bear both in Malaysia and internationally. Up until April 2010, there were 12 confiscated young bears living in cramped indoor quar

ters on the BSBCC site. As the situation for these captive bears was pressing, funding and construction of the BSBCC began to move these bears into more appropriate living environments. The construction was divided into three development phases to achieve two bear house blocks and eight fenced forest enclosures for the capacity for 50 bears, quarantine facilities, offices, a visitor centre and viewing platform, and a system of forest boardwalks. We are dependent on donated funds for the development and although we are almost half way through, we still have a long way to go. We are located adjacent to the world known Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabitlitation Centre.

01/06/2026

Happy Monday from our forest queen! 🐻👑🧡

With one leg casually resting on the log, Kala looks ready to supervise the week from her favorite spot.

Wong Siew Te

On this Wesak Day, may the light of wisdom, compassion, and peace guide us all 🪷From everyone at the Bornean Sun Bear Co...
31/05/2026

On this Wesak Day, may the light of wisdom, compassion, and peace guide us all 🪷

From everyone at the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, we wish all who celebrate a joyful and blessed Wesak Day filled with love, serenity, and gratitude ✨

From all of us at the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, wishing our friends in Sabah and Sarawak a joyful Pesta Kaam...
30/05/2026

From all of us at the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, wishing our friends in Sabah and Sarawak a joyful Pesta Kaamatan & Hari Gawai! 🌾🌾

May this festive season bring abundance, happiness, unity, and meaningful moments with your loved ones.

29/05/2026

Rudy suddenly paused for a moment like she was deep in thought..
But maybe later… as if she decided the thinking could wait, and a short nap came first 😴🌿

Wong Siew Te

29/05/2026

Joe enjoying his sugarcane in the most relaxed pose possible.

Wong Siew Te

📸: BSBCC Japan

The Stream Wasn’t Just Water to Manja 🐻💦🌿During her latest forest walk session, Manja once again showed just how curious...
27/05/2026

The Stream Wasn’t Just Water to Manja 🐻💦🌿

During her latest forest walk session, Manja once again showed just how curious and observant she has become in the forest. Just like before, the moment she entered the area, she was eager to find a tree to climb. But this time felt slightly different. Instead of constantly moving from branch to branch, Manja appeared more relaxed, comfortably sitting high up in the tree while quietly observing the forest around her. It was a calm moment that reflected how much more confident she is becoming with every session.

Not long after, the sound and movement of the nearby stream seemed to catch her attention. Manja slowly made her way closer to the water, carefully exploring the riverbank while taking in all the unfamiliar scents, textures, and sounds around her. She spent quite some time investigating the flowing stream, appearing fascinated by the movement of the water and the muddy ground surrounding it.

One particularly fascinating moment was watching Manja nibble at the soil beside the stream, possibly mud, as part of her natural exploratory behavior. Such interactions are common in wildlife as they engage closely with their surroundings and respond to the richness of their environment. It was another clear sign that for Manja, the forest is never just a path to move through. It is a living world full of discoveries waiting to be explored in her own curious way 🧡

Throughout the session, Manja appeared calm, engaged, and increasingly comfortable within the forest environment. Every little interaction, whether sitting quietly in a tree, listening to the sounds of water, or investigating the muddy riverbank, reflects her growing connection with the natural world around her.

For Manja, the stream wasn’t just water. It was another small adventure waiting to be explored 🧡

Wong Siew Te

27/05/2026

Nano and Noah Enjoying Their Coconut Treat 🥥

Here at BSBCC, we do not have a specific feeding time. We will feed the bears at random times and at different feeding sites. This is to encourage the bears to forage on their own.

Visit Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC) now to learn more about Sun Bears with us!
🕘 Open daily (including Public Holidays) 9am - 3:30pm
📍Next to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

Our ticket is valid for one day (9am-3.30pm). You can do multiple entries and, at the same time, observe how the bears behave differently.

Address

Sandakan
90000

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 15:30
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 15:30
Thursday 09:00 - 15:30
Friday 09:00 - 15:30
Saturday 09:00 - 15:00
Sunday 09:00 - 15:30

Telephone

+60-89534491

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