Monday 27 June 2011

Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC)

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The Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC) is the gateway to getting to know the uniqueness and importance of Borneo’s rainforests.

Situated 23 kilometres from Sandakan Town and not too far from the Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre, the RDC’s main highlights are its exhibition halls, the Plant Discovery Garden, the Kapili-Sepilok Forest Reserve, environmental education programmes and a small lake for boat rides.

The RDC also gives visitors a chance to get intimate with nature through its Nature Experience programme which includes a guided walk to the Plant Discovery Garden, Rainforest Walk and indoor/outdoor activities.

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As of 2009, RDC has also become the official venue for the annual Borneo Bird Festival which attracts the participation of birding enthusiasts from all over the world.

The centre is open 7 days a week, including public holidays, from 8.00am-5.00pm

Getting There - The RDC is reachable by bus and taxi. From the Sandakan town centre bus station take bus number 14 to the Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre, bus fare is RM4.00 per way. By taxi, the fare is RM35 per taxi per way. The journey will take about 45 minutes.
If you are driving, the RDC is 30 minutes away from the airport.


Admission Fees:
Malaysians:               RM  2.00 per child; RM5.00 per adult
Internationals:            RM10.00 per adult/child
* All prices are estimated and subject to change

Contact Person: Miss Cecilia
Phone:  +60 89 533 780 / 533 781
Fax:      +60 89 535 201
Email:   rdcsepilok@yahoo.com

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