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The following Park Experiences are temporarily suspended due to safe distancing measures:
Elephant Presentation  |  Keepers' Chit Chat 

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The Wet Play Area at KidzWorld is temporarily closed due to safe distancing measures. Pony rides, Falabella grooming and Rabbit petting at Buddy Barn at KidzWorld are temporarily suspended due to safe distancing measures.

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Our shows are operating at limited capacity as part of the necessary Safe Management Measures. We seek your understanding that once full, we will be unable to accept more guests.

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The following exhibit will be closed due to upgrading works:
Frozen Tundra (Until further notice) | White Tiger (10 Mar 21 from 1pm onwards)

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There will be a Bi-Annual Emergency Drill on 8 - 9 Mar 21. The following park experiences will operate from 10.30am onwards:
Rainforest Kidzworld  |  Wild Animal Carousel  |  Tram Services

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You can now book seats for animal shows! Booking portal opens 90 minutes before show time, and can only be accessed onsite. Find out more

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Lifespan

Lifespan

18 years in the wild

Up to 34 years under human care.

fruits

Diet

Mainly fruits

Also insects, young leaves, even crops.

Habitat

Habitat

Humid, tropical rainforests

Also farmland on forest edges.

range

Range

Northeastern Sulawesi,

Indonesia and neighbouring islands.

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The Celebes crested macaques

Selfie fame

Selfie fame

A cheeky Celebes crested macaque named Naruto, who snapped a few selfies with an unattended camera in Indonesia’s Tangkoko, has shot his entire species to fame. The photos went viral, and garnered the yaki, as they’re locally known, legions of fans worldwide. A high-profile lawsuit ensued - does Naruto own the copyright to his photos? The answer was no, but all that publicity was probably just what was needed to boost awareness of the conservation needs of this relatively unknown primate.
Yaki expressions

Yaki expressions

The type of toothy grin, as seen in Naruto’s selfies, is thought to be a display of ‘peaceful intentions’. Males often ‘yawn’ to display their canines and assert their superiority. To show aggression, male macaques stare open-mouthed, grin with lips closed, then yawn and give chase. A grimace and lip-smacking signals submission or satisfaction. A loud, bird-like call may be used to resolve conflicts, to warn others away or to indicate dominance in contests for females.
Attractive In Red

Attractive In Red

Every male and female macaque has multiple mates. When females are ready to mate, their rump swells and becomes bright red. The swelling may appear grotesque to us but it is an important visual signal of fertility. Olfactory cues may be at work too - males are seen to sniff the females’ rears at this time. Butt-sniffing is also a form of greeting, as is embracing, especially among the females. Female form more egalitarian bonds, whereas males conform to a strict pecking order.

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WRS in support of the Celebes crested macaque

WRS in support of the Celebes crested macaque

This macaque is one of the world’s 25 most endangered primates - wild populations have declined by 80-90% in 40 years. The illegal bushmeat trade and habitat encroachment are the principal threats to their survival.

WRS supports the work of Yayasan Selamatkan Yaki Indonesia (SY) in saving the Celebes crested macaque.

Image credit: Andrew Walmsley & Selamatkan Yaki

The IUCN Status

CR

Critically Endangered

At extremely high risk of extinction in the wild

The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species is widely recognized as the most comprehensive, objective global approach for evaluating the conservation status of plant and animal species.

DD

Data Deficient

Unknown risk of extinction

LC

Least Concern

At relatively low risk of extinction

NT

Near Threatened

Likely to become vulnerable in the near future

VU

Vulnerable

At high risk of extinction in the wild

EN

Endangered

At very high risk of extinction in the wild

CR

Critically Endangered

At extremely high risk of extinction in the wild

EW

Extinct in the Wild

Survives only in captivity

EX

Extinct

No surviving individuals in the wild or in captivity

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