The 10th celebration of the International Sun Bear Day 2026 took place on 16 May 2026 at the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC), Sepilok, Sandakan.
With this year’s theme, “When Peace Begins, Ecotourism
Thrives, Conservation Grows!”, the celebration aimed to inspire greater
awareness of wildlife conservation and the importance of protecting sun bears
and their natural habitat for future generations.
We were honoured to welcome students and teachers from SK
Sungai Kayu, SJK (C) Ming Chung, SMK Libaran, SK Batu Putih, and Universiti
Malaysia Sabah (UMS) who joined us in this meaningful celebration.
Prior to the main event, exciting online contests were held for both local and international participants, including the Weekly Quiz Challenge, Comic Contest, and the “Think Out of the Box” creative competition. Through these activities, we hoped to encourage creativity, learning, and a stronger appreciation for wildlife and conservation efforts.
As part of the celebration, the Pre–International Sun Bear
Day 2026 was also held on 9–10 May 2026 at BSBCC, featuring fun and interactive
activities for all ages, including guided tours, quizzes, games, kids’
challenges, cookie sales, and many other exciting activities.
Thank you to everyone who came and joined our celebration! Your participation, enthusiasm, and support made the 10th celebration of International Sun Bear Day 2026 truly meaningful and memorable. Together, we continue to spread awareness, inspire conservation, and create a brighter future for sun bears and their natural habitat!
