Semengoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre was established in 1975 for the rehabilitation of confiscated and surrendered wild animals. It is located about 20 km south of Kuching and is situated within the beautiful Semengoh Nature Reserve.

This is a temporary home for various endangered wildlife of Sarawak, especially orang utans that were rescued from captivity and hornbills.

Semengoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre has received 915 animals up to 1999.

At the Centre, the animals are trained and conditioned to live independently in the natural environment. However, some are too old for release, and are kept for educational purposes.

This Centre is part of the Semengoh Nature Study Centre that also includes the Botanical Research Centre and an Arboretum. The former comprises of Mixed Planting Garden and 6 Specialised Gardens.

Semengoh is half an hour drive from Kuching. Visitors are encouraged to follow nature trails to reach the Wildlife Centre. A permit is required for entry.

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