A sun bear resting its head and front paws on a tree stump with a blurred green forest background.

Home Of The World’s Smallest Bear

The Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC) is a sun bear rescue and rehabilitation facility being developed in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo.

Sun bears are the smallest bears in the world and are only found in Southeast Asia. These bears continue to be threatened by forest degradation, illegal hunting for bear parts and poaching to obtain young cubs for pet trade. The results of these threats has caused young sun bears found to be living in unnatural captive conditions in Sabah, with no access to outdoor areas.

A sun bear lying on the forest ground with fallen leaves, holding a piece of pineapple in its paw, showing sharp claws, and looking towards the camera.

There are currently 43 rescued ex-captive sun bears residing at the BSBCC. The facility includes large forest enclosures to provide a natural environment suited to the needs and welfare of the sun bears and facilitate their rehabilitation back into the wild.

​In 2014, the Centre opens to the public. Visitors can learn about sun bears and observe them in their natural habitat.

5 Pillars of BSBCC

BSBCC is operating on the basis of umbrella of conservation that covered five main pillars, which are:

A female vet performing surgery on a sun bear in a veterinary clinic, with another woman and one man assisting, all wearing masks and gloves.
Two sun bears face off in a forest, growling at each other with open mouths, surrounded by green foliage.
Group of people, likely students, gathered around a table watching a presentation on a TV in a classroom or community room.
Four women wearing masks and gloves are gathered around a table outdoors, handling medical supplies or vaccines.
Group of people standing on a wooden observation deck in a lush green forest, some looking at the scenery and others talking.

Save The Sun Bears !

You can also help to save sun bears by:

A group of people gathered outdoors for a presentation or tour at an animal exhibit or sanctuary. They are standing in front of a fenced enclosure, some taking notes or listening attentively.

Volunteering with us

Get yourselves involved in our daily routine of keeping the bears happy and joyful.​

Group of people, some wearing face masks, standing outdoors on a wooden walkway surrounded by lush green plants and trees. A woman in a hijab and patterned blouse is speaking to a woman in a green polo shirt with a logo, while others look on.

Visiting our Centre

Visiting us will expose you directly to see the sun bears in the forest, giving you information and helping us to spread the words of the sun bear.

Group of young people, both males and females, posing outdoors with bananas and a watermelon in front of a sign for the TADAK organization, surrounded by green foliage.

Fundraising for the bears

Fundraising will help us a lot to maintain our centre operation and serving the lovely sun bear.