Sandakan

Sandakan Wildlife Discovery Hunt

Don't just visit Sandakan. Discover the wild heart of Sabah.

DO ONE SPECIFIC THING

Your mission starts in Sandakan.

It gives the Explorer a mission to discover Sandakan's natural world and conservation story. Look for wildlife, explore the rainforest, learn about local conservation and uncover the connection between the city and Sabah's wild landscapes.

Place

Time

60–90 min

Theme

Wildlife + Nature

Quest

4 missions

YOUR PENYU MISSION

Availability

SPOT: Look for one bird, animal, plant or natural feature that makes Sandakan special.

EXPLORE: Discover one rainforest, mangrove, river or coastal environment around Sandakan.

LEARN: Find one fact about wildlife conservation or an endangered species native to Sabah.

ASK: Ask a local which wildlife, nature or outdoor experience they would recommend to a first-time visitor.

Complete four discoveries

Look closer, stay curious

Sandakan is surrounded by incredible biodiversity. Keep your eyes and ears open — wildlife isn't always obvious. Sometimes the smallest sounds, tracks or movements reveal what's nearby.

Capture the wild side

Photograph one natural moment that captures Sandakan — rainforest, mangroves, wildlife, river, coastline or another glimpse of Sabah's biodiversity.

Quest Complete?

Later, this is where the Explorer checks in, uploads evidence if needed and receives Penyu Points. The existing card QR still lands on this same Experience URL.

EXPLORE MORE OF THE CITY

Back to Sandakan

Finished this experience? Return to the City page to discover wildlife, rainforest, conservation, local food, heritage and other experiences around Sandakan.

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