The Kawasan Wisata Pendidikan Lingkungan Hidup (KWPLH) which translates to Environmental Education and Recreation facility, is a 10 hectare environmental education facility located 23 km north of Balikpapan in East Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo.

Environmental education is the primary mission of KWPLH. The Environmental Education centre will provide critically needed educational programs about the loss of sun bear habitat due to unsustainable forestry practices, illegal logging and forest fires.

The poaching of bears for trade in their parts and as pets will be highlighted. Methods for farmers to protect their crops from sun bears will also be on display (such as metal sheeting to protect coconut trees).

They also run a Domestic Animal Program which aims to :

• Educate visitors about caring for pets (currently cats and dogs);
• Promote the sterilization of companion animals;
• Educate about and illustrate the differences between domestic species and wild animals and thus discourage the keeping of wildlife as pets.

For further information, visit the following link: 
 
http://id.kwplh.beruangmadu.org/