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Description
The Matang Wildlife Centre is situated at the western corner of the Kubah National Park, consisting of about 179 hectares of lowland forest.

At the Centre the animals live in huge enclosures surrounded by their natural habitats. It is a Centre for:

• Education. Students from primary to tertiary institutions can do nature studies as a supplement to their classroom activities. Special groups and the general public are also welcome.
• Research. The Centre will cater for researchers from local and overseas universities.
• Conservation. Endangered animal species confiscated from the public will be rehabilitated here as an effort to promote awareness on the conservation of these species.
• Recreation. Visitors can relax by the rock pools and waterfalls, or trek along the nature trails.

Attractions:

• Rock pools
• Swimming areas
• Picnic spots
• Camping sites
• Flora and fauna of endangered species
• Nature trails
• 3 Waterfalls: Sg. Rayu, Sg. Sendok and Sg. Buluh
• Viewing point area

Visitors Statistics To The Matang Wildlife Centre

How to get there?
Matang Wildlife Centre is about 30 kms from Kuching City and it takes about 40 minutes to reach the Centre. Since there is no regular bus schedule to the area, hiring a taxi is recommended. Alternatively, you may contact any of the travel operators who offer packaged tours.

Opening Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. (From Monday to Sunday)

Entrance Fees:*

Type Of Accommodation	Type Of Room	Rates (RM)
		House	Room	Facilities
I. Chalet Class 3 2 units	2 Rooms (2 Double Bed) 4 Persons per house 2 Persons per room	120.00 per house		Bed room - Air-cond Living Room - Fan Kitchen facilities Refrigerator Attached Bathroom & Toilet
II. Hostel 1 unit	8 Rooms (Double bed) 32 persons per house 4 persons per room	320.00	40.00	Fan/Refrigerator Electric Kettle/Mug Spoon & Fork/Bowl/Jug Attached Bathroom & Toilet
III. Campsite		4.00 per site		Common Bathroom & Toilet

Capacity and Features:
Longhouse Lodge
The longhouse has eight rooms, a common bathroom and toilet. Each room has two twin-sharing beds. It is designed like a traditional longhouse with all the rooms facing a large communal area.

Chalet
There are two chalets. Each chalet consists of 2 air-conditioned bedrooms with toilet and bath, a living room, a dining room and a kitchen.

Bookings
National Parks Booking Office
C/O Visitor's Information Centre Kuching
Lot 31, Jalan Masjid
93400 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Telephone: 6082-248088
Fax: 6082-256301
(Only over-night accommodation requires booking)