Virtual Safari Experience with Bornean Sun Bear

5.0 (8 Reviews)
Virtual Safari Experience With Bornean Sun Bear

Hosted by Dr. Wong Siew Te - The Papa Bear


Malaysian Chinese, born in 1969 and raised in Penang at northern Peninsular Malaysia. “Wong” as I am known as, is actually my family name, and “Siew Te” is my first name. I love animals all my life. Since I was a first grader, “animal expert” was my ambition on the student record until the very last year in high school. I started my career as a field biologist/research assistant doing wildlife survey, camera trapping, radio collaring and tracking large mammals, taking care of endangered species at Pingtung Wildlife Rescue Center, and all of goofy stuff people seen in Discovery Channel. In 1998, I began to study the ecology of Malayan sun bears in a rainforest of Malaysian Borneo as a project for M.S. thesis, in University of Montana, USA. I continue my doctorate study with the same university, same study area looking at the ecology of bearded pigs, sun bears, and rainforest. In 2008, I founded the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre in Sandakan and be the Chief Executive Officer until today.

Ticket Price
US$ 8.54 / pax ( adult )
US$ 8.54 / pax ( child )

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What we Will do
Duration: 1.0 hour
Communication Language English , 华语 (Mandarin) , Bahasa Melayu (Malay)
Group Size: 8 - 10 Travelers
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Meeting Point
Webinar Link via Zoom
Cancellation Policy
Strict: Non-refundable for cancellations made less than 48 hours before the selected activity date.
Reviews from travellers ( 8 )
5.0 / 5
Raphael Chiu
Jul 19, 2020
Loo Pei Hwa
Aug 03, 2020
My 7 years old boy was happy to be back to nature again! Thanks to Prof. Dr Wong for guiding us back to nature heritage and environment! We enjoy seeing the bears exploring in the wild while professor explaining about their daily life! Virtual tour can be fun! (and easy) especially with younger kids!
Fuzet Farid
Nov 29, 2020
Fantastic virtual tour! So interesting and informative. I would recommend for anyone with a device and a love of nature. Such a great way to spend a Sunday morning.
Jo-Anne Wielowieyska
Dec 06, 2020
An amazing live virtual experience. Booked it for a 10 year old's birthday and he watched it live with friends and family scattered all around the world. Dr Wong was fantastic and really informative - one could feel his excitement through the screen and how much he cares for the bears. Thank you and we look forward to visiting in person.
Helen Dewsnup
Dec 25, 2020
An absolutely fabulous experience! We had an amazing time learning about sun bears and the conservation work taking place. It was simple to book and set up, and communication through your has been amazing. Many thanks!
Xinyi Liang-Pholsena
Mar 14, 2021
My 6-year-old daughter and I enjoyed the session and learnt a lot more about sunbears, and it felt almost like an in-person trip with guests from other countries and hearing their questions during the session. Dr Wong's passion for the sunbears clearly shone! No question was too trivial or difficult for him, and my daughter revelled in the opportunity to be able to have a wildlife expert answer her questions (e.g. can sunbears run, how long can they live, what's your favourite animal). For budding wildlife enthusiasts, this will be a fantastic virtual learning opportunity. We have to do this tour in person at the BSBCC when borders reopen!
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Virtual Safari Experience With Bornean Sun Bear

Hosted by Dr. Wong Siew Te - The Papa Bear


Malaysian Chinese, born in 1969 and raised in Penang at northern Peninsular Malaysia. “Wong” as I am known as, is actually my family name, and “Siew Te” is my first name. I love animals all my life. Since I was a first grader, “animal expert” was my ambition on the student record until the very last year in high school. I started my career as a field biologist/research assistant doing wildlife survey, camera trapping, radio collaring and tracking large mammals, taking care of endangered species at Pingtung Wildlife Rescue Center, and all of goofy stuff people seen in Discovery Channel. In 1998, I began to study the ecology of Malayan sun bears in a rainforest of Malaysian Borneo as a project for M.S. thesis, in University of Montana, USA. I continue my doctorate study with the same university, same study area looking at the ecology of bearded pigs, sun bears, and rainforest. In 2008, I founded the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre in Sandakan and be the Chief Executive Officer until today.


Ticket Price
US$ 8.54 / pax ( adult )
US$ 8.54 / pax ( child )
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