Matang Wildlife Centre is a sanctuary and rehabilitation center. Animals that can safely return to the wild are released, but many arrive in poor health or have never lived outside of captivity. In these instances, the animals will remain at Matang until their health is stable and a safe transition to their natural habitat is possible.

Grab a seat in Bear Garden's charming courtyard and enjoy a glass of wine or cocktail with some of the best vegan bar fare available. Volunteer bartender Noelle Tankard and Matang Wildlife Centre volunteer David Phillips are pictured above. Bear Garden is located at 66, Wayang St, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

If you are a casual tourist, not interested in trekking in the jungle, you will only ethically see orangutans and sun bears at known sanctuaries. Anyone telling you otherwise has most certainly done harm to the animals you encounter. It is good practice to always look for the mother when you encounter a baby animal. Despite what you may be told, it is very unlikely that you are interacting with a motherless baby animal unless it was purposely orphaned when it's mother confronted poachers, which a sanctuary will tell you. If you would like to help stop these horrific crimes towards wildlife, keep your money in your pocket if you are unsure.

Basaga Holiday Resort Lundu is a seaside resort that is a 2-hour drive from Kuching International Airport located near the Gunung Gading National Park. The sparsely populated beach and easily accessible nature surrounding it make it an ideal destination for nature lovers and anyone looking to get away from it all to dig their toes in the sand.

The Orangutan Project, in conjunction with the Sarawak Forestry, Corp., run an Adopt An Orangutan Program for visitors and supporters who would like to donate to the care of these animals. The adoption program is popular among visitors to Matang Wildlife Centre and volunteers looking to stay in touch and offer their continued support.