Proboscis monkey at Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Proboscis_monkey_(Nasalis_larvatus)_female_Labuk_Bay.jpg Charlesjsharp
Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary is a private sanctuary founded by a plantation owner to protect the rare monkeys. It is located south of Sandakan. The proboscis monkeys, called orang belanda (Dutchman) in Malay, is renowned for their unusual appearance, particularly their big nose that make them look just like humans. At the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary, visitors can see the monkeys being fed twice a day, once at 11:30 am and again at 4:30 pm. The monkeys are given a meal of sugar-free pancakes. Often joining the feast are uninvited macaques.
Proboscis monkeys at Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Proboscis_monkey_(Nasalis_larvatus)_composite.jpg Charlesjsharp
Getting there
Arrangement should be made with the operator of Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary (tel: 672133, www.proboscis.cc). The centre offers a package that includes transfer from Sandakan.
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