2026-09-05 Wildlife Discovery Weekend at Hyatt Regency Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu

Today marked the first day of the Wildlife Discovery Weekend at Hyatt Regency Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu, a collaborative initiative between the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC) and Hyatt Regency Kinabalu.

The event brought together government agency, conservation organisations, and local artist who share a common passion for protecting Sabah’s unique wildlife and natural heritage.

Participating partners included:

• Sabah Wildlife Department (SWD)

• HUTAN

• Danau Girang Field Centre (DGFC)

• Orangutan Appeal UK (OAUK)

• Seratu Aatai

• Charles Mawan (Local Artist)

Visitors enjoyed engaging conservation talks by BSBCC, SWD, and OAUK, while 18 children aged 4–6 took part in a fun colouring activity. Guests also explored educational exhibits and discovered more about the incredible wildlife conservation efforts taking place across Sabah.

Thank you to everyone who joined us today. We look forward to welcoming more visitors tomorrow for Day 2 of the Wildlife Discovery Weekend!