Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort & Spa

Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort & Spa is home to a 64-acre Nature Reserve, a long-term commitment to conserving the highly endangered Orangutan. Shangri-La Rasa Ria works with the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary and Sabah Wildlife to raise and rehabilitate orphaned orangutans who have been the Palm Oil industry victims. These Orangutans are kept in the nature reserve after being rescued from captivity or suffering injuries. Here, they are trained on basic survival skills and, once fully rehabilitated, are sent back into the wild where they can roam free. Over the last 20 years, Rasa Ria Reserve has evolved its conservation projects from rehabilitating Orangutans to including wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, environmental education, and habitat enrichment, demonstrating its long-term commitment to preserving nature. This dedication proves that the environment and people can live harmoniously with the proper foresight and determination. Rasa Ria Reserve plans to strengthen its collaboration with the Sabah Wildlife Department through its animal rescue unit and expand tree-planting initiatives with guests and students. The resort will also provide educational visits and projects to enhance students' awareness and responsibility towards nature conservation.

In recognition of these ongoing sustainability and conservation efforts, Shangri-La Rasa Ria has been recognised with the ASEAN Sustainable Tourism Award (ASTA) 2026–2028 for Best Sustainable Rural Tourism Product of Malaysia under the Eco-Friendly Tourist Attraction category, with Amazing Borneo Tours acknowledged as an official partner alongside the resort under the award programme.