The smallest bear on Earth
Sun bears — named for the golden crescent on each chest, unique as a fingerprint — are Southeast Asia's forest bear: superb climbers with long tongues for honey and insects, and victims of the pet and bile trades that supply most of the centre's rescues. From the walkways you watch bears being bears in real forest: ripping logs for grubs, napping in tree crooks, testing the air. Keepers' talks explain each bear's story and release prospects.
Visiting
The centre sits across the road from the orangutan centre, so the two combine in one stop — as they do on nearly every Kinabatangan package and the RM365 full-day Sepilok tour. Elevated walkways make viewing easy for all ages; recent visitor reports put foreign adult entry at RM50 — confirm at booking as fees adjust periodically.
Frequently asked questions
What is the BSBCC?
The Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre at Sepilok — founded in 2008 by Wong Siew Te to rescue and rehabilitate the world's smallest bear.
Can I see the bears easily?
Yes — elevated walkways overlook forest enclosures where bears forage and climb naturally.
Is it included in Kinabatangan tours?
Most Sepilok-inclusive itineraries cover it in the same stop as the orangutan centre.