Visiting hours
Day visits operate daily 08:00–17:00, including public holidays. Night walks are separate and require booking and a confirmed meeting time.
Sandakan · Sabah · Malaysia
Nature & parksRainforest Discovery Centre Sepilok
Canopy walkways, a plant garden and forest trails at Sepilok, for discovering Borneo’s rainforest and watching for birds.
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Admission & tickets
Published daytime fees:Malaysian residents adult RM7, child 5–17 RM3; non-residents adult RM30, child 5–17 RM20; under five free. The site lists cash payment only. Night walks are separate at RM50 adult / RM25 child; confirm age categories, booking and inclusions before payment. Reconfirm resident eligibility and date-specific fees. Transfers are not automatically included.
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Suggested visit duration
Planning estimate: 2–3 hours, longer for birdwatching or extended trails.
Best time to visit
Morning for a quieter walk; check rainfall and walkway conditions. Wildlife sightings are not scheduled or guaranteed.
Why visit Rainforest Discovery Centre Sepilok?
Managed by Sabah Forestry Department, RDC sits within Sepilok forest. Canopy walkways, a plant garden, educational areas and ground trails allow a short walk or a longer nature visit. Admission is separate from the nearby orangutan and sun bear centres. Night walks are a separate activity requiring advance arrangements.
What to look forward to
- The canopy walkway; observation towers; Plant Discovery Garden; educational trails and displays; birdwatching without guaranteed sightings.
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Where is it?
Rainforest Discovery Centre, Sepilok, Sandakan, Sabah 90715. Specify RDC to the driver; its entrance differs from the nearby animal centres.
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