Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC) – Sepilok’s Hidden Gem** 🐻🌿

#kotakinabalutrip Located next to the **Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre** in **Sandakan, Sabah**, the **Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC)** is the **world’s only facility dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and protecting the world’s smallest bear**—the **Malayan Sun Bear** (*Helarctos malayanus*). --- ### **Why Visit BSBCC?** ✔ **Save a Rare Species** – Sun bears are **endangered** due to deforestation and poaching. ✔ **Up-Close Viewing** – Observe rescued bears in a **natural forest enclosure**. ✔ **Educational Experience** – Learn about sun bear behavior, conservation, and threats. ✔ **Ethical Tourism** – Your visit supports rehabilitation efforts. --- ### **Meet the Sun Bears!** - **Size**: Tiny but mighty! Adults weigh **25–70kg** (smallest bear species). - **Distinct Markings**: A golden **"sun" crescent** on their chest. - **Behavior**: Excellent climbers (they love honey—hence "honey bear" nickname!). --- ### **Visitor Info:** 📍 **Location**: Sepilok, Sandakan, Sabah (next to Orangutan Centre). ⏰ **Opening Hours**: **9:00 AM – 3:30 PM** (last entry). 🎟️ **Entrance Fee**: - **Adults**: RM50 (~$10) - **Children (6–17)**: RM25 (~$5) - **Free for kids under 6**. 📸 **Photography Allowed** (no flash). --- ### **What to Expect?** 1. **Observation Platform** – Watch bears forage, climb, and play. 2. **Educational Displays** – Info on threats (habitat loss, pet trade). 3. **Feeding Time** (11:30 AM & 2:30 PM) – Best chance to see active bears! --- ### **Pro Tips:** - **Combine with Sepilok Orangutan Centre** (5-min walk, buy combo tickets). - **Morning visits** are cooler with more bear activity. - **Support the cause** – Donate or adopt a bear! --- ### **Did You Know?** - Sun bears are **vital to rainforests**—they spread seeds and control pests! - BSBCC was founded by **Dr. Wong Siew Te**, a Malaysian wildlife biologist. --- ### **Catchy Title Ideas:** 1. **"BSBCC: Saving the World’s Smallest (and Cutest!) Bear!"** 2. **"Meet Sabah’s Sun Bears – A Conservation Success Story!"** 3. **"From Rescue to Rainforest: Sun Bears at Sepilok!"** **Perfect for:** Animal lovers, families, and eco-tourists!