Rainforest Discovery Centre, Sandakan

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Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilation Center is top in the list to visit in Sandakan while Rainforest Discovery Centre comes second which is located just few hundred meters away from the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilation Center. This is the place where you get close with the thick Tropical Rainforest. If you have telephoto lens with the capability of 300mm and above, you are advised to carry them to shoot the birds and some wild creatures. 

The entrance fee for myKad holders will be RM5.00/pax and child RM2.00/pax. For other nationalities, RM10.00/pax. They are opened everyday from 8.00am - 5.00pm.
You will be given a map of the jungle and also the sticker to prove your valid entrance.
They have buggies here but it is not for rent. I wonder what are they for.
My girl and her mum highly introduce me to this place. Please enjoy the following great photos of the flora & fauna.










































This is the tower where you can use your telephoto lens to shoot birds. There are a lot of such towers. 
The view of the bridge from the tower
A place to exhibit the beauty of this nature.
In my opinion, there are not bizarre things to see here. However, if you are a nature lover. This is the desire place that you wish to go. When I was here, I overheard the tourist from overseas feel bad for us by claiming that local government has sold some of the land in this forest for palm oil plantation. Seems like even tourist notice what happened to our country which somehow I feel very embarrassed.
Total Damage: RM15.00
Ambiance: 3/5
Service: 3/5
Price: 3/5
Recommended?: Yes at least once
Location: Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC), Sepilok, 90000 Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia

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