- Address: Off Jalan Labuk, 90000 Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
- Phone: +60 88-317-316
- Opening hours: 08: 00-18: 00
In the Malaysian province of Sabah on the coast of the bay is a private nursery Labuk Bay (Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary). It is famous for the fact that rare monkeys-noses live here.
Description of the park
For primates, natural habitats were created with mangrove forests, water reservoirs (noses are very fond of swimming and splashing) and various trees. They live on an isolated stretch between the sea and the oil landscapes. Initially, monkeys attacked buildings and workers' houses, interfered with people's lives. The problem was solved easily: they simply left part of the jungle for them and began to feed them.
This factor contributed to the reproduction and conservation of monkey-noses. They are also called Proboskis (Nasalis larvatus) or Kahau, and the locals speak of monyet belanda (Dutch monkey) animals. This has gone from the time of the colonialists, when the aborigines noticed how similar the invaders with the primates.
This species of monkeys is considered to be dying out, they are listed in the International Red Book. Labuk Bay is a private tourist center, designed to attract tourists and familiarize them with the behavior of animals. Kennel is the only one in the world where you can get to know the life of the nosach.
Here live about 300 individuals of primates, which are best viewed by visitors during feeding. This process is quite interesting, runs 4 times a day (at 09:30, 11:30, 14:30, 16:30) and has certain rules:
- employees of the nursery lay out food on special sites;
- each monkey family has its own specific place;
- eating nosachi is mainly fruit;
- During eating, males always wipe their nose with their paws.
After feeding the primates run across the territory of the institution, so seeing them will not be so easy.
What else to do in Labuk Bay Cattery?
In the park territory visitors will be able to:
- See the silver langurs. The peculiarity of these monkeys is that the adults are gray and black, and their children are golden. These primates are absolutely not afraid of visitors and calmly allow themselves to pat and photograph.
- Tourists in the kennel will also meet other animals, for example, crocodiles, lizards, wild boars, flying foxes, crabs and many fireflies.
- In the tourist center visitors are invited to watch an interesting film about the life of monkeys and the peculiarities of their behavior. This is possible 2 times a day: at 10:15 and 15:15. Viewing lasts about 1 hour.
- On the territory of the kennel is a hotel with affordable prices, so you have a chance to live in the jungle. It provides everything necessary for a comfortable stay .
- In Labuk Bay there is a small restaurant with local dishes.
Features of visit
The cost of admission is approximately $ 4.5 for adults and $ 2.5 for children over 12 years. Separately paid permission to conduct photo and video. The price is about $ 2.5.
To the feeding areas are wooden scaffolding, which are kept on piles. The road passes through thick mangrove forests, so take with you comfortable shoes and clothes.
How to get there?
In Labuk Bay it is most convenient to come from Kota Kinabalu . Here you can rent a bike, and then make a journey to the kennel on the Sandakan highway (Road No. 22 / A4 / AH150). The distance is about 300 km.
From the city of Sandakan to the sights you need to go to the Sepilok rehabilitation center on the Sandakan / Jalan Sapi Nangoh road / Route 22. Then turn right and follow the dirt road to the main entrance of Labuk Bay. The distance is about 50 km.