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Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary

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Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary is a privately managed wildlife sanctuary located near Sandakan, Sabah. It is famous for protecting the proboscis monkey, known for its distinctive long nose and social behavior. The sanctuary allows visitors to observe these rare primates up close while supporting habitat conservation and responsible wildlife tourism.

What to See & Do

  • 🐒 Observe the 👃 famous big-nosed monkeys 👃 during their active feeding frenzies 🐒
  • 🐵 Watch 🥈 silvered leaf monkeys 🥈 and their bright orange babies interact 🐵
  • 🐦 Spot majestic 🦅 hornbills 🦅 and other tropical birds in the mangroves 🐦
  • 📸 Take 📷 close-up photos 📷 of monkeys leaping between the trees 📸

How to Get There

  • 🚌 Catch the 🚐 daily shuttle 🚐 from Sandakan or Sepilok for a fixed return fee 🚌
  • 🚕 Book a 📱 Grab ride 📱 for the most direct and flexible travel experience 🚕
  • 🚗 Drive your 🚙 own vehicle 🚙 carefully along the plantation’s gravel road 🚗
  • 🛶 Join a 🎟️ guided day tour 🎟️ that includes transport and nearby wildlife stops 🛶

Travel Tips

  • 🕒 Arrive 🏁 20 minutes early 🏁 to secure a prime spot on the viewing platform 🕒
  • 🎟️ Prepare 💵 cash or card 💵 for the entrance fee (approx. RM60 for adults) 🎟️
  • 📵 Turn off your 🔦 camera flash 🔦 to keep the wildlife calm and safe 📵
  • 👟 Wear 🥾 comfortable shoes 🥾 for the short walk along the wooden boardwalks 👟

Suggested Itinerary

  • 9:00 AM – Depart from Sandakan for the 🚗 scenic drive to Labuk Bay 🕘
  • 9:30 AM – Watch the first feeding session at 🍌 Platform A 🍌 🕘
  • 10:30 AM – Take a break at the ☕ onsite café ☕ or explore the trails 🕙
  • 11:30 AM – Head to 🍌 Platform B 🍌 for the second feeding and birdwatching 🕚
  • 1:00 PM – Enjoy a 🍜 local lunch 🍜 in Sandakan town or at a nearby resort 🕐

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Daily: 9.30 AM – 4.30 PM

Entry Fee:

Applicable (varies for locals and foreign visitors)

Best Time to Visit:

Morning feeding sessions

Location

📌Labuk Bay, Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia

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