What does it mean to be ‘in love’ in the animal kingdom? Learn about how animals, despite not being able to talk, use smells, sounds and actions to communicate to members of the opposite sex. Discover how some species use ‘romantic gestures’ such as presenting gifts of food or doing a song and dance to attract a mate, while others have it easier and simply meet to mate!

Programme objectives are to:

• Understand the importance of finding a mate in the animal kingdom
  
• Appreciate the different strategies that animals use to attract their mates
  

At Wildlife Reserves Singapore, we work hard to conserve wildlife and wild habitats for future generations. Find out about the environmental challenges we face, how we strive to overcome them and why it is important for us and other wildlife organisations to succeed. We also share our success stories and ongoing conservation projects, as well as tips on how everyone can do their part in wildlife conservation and environmental preservation.

Programme objectives are to:

• Understand the inseparable relationship between nature and human survival
  
• Find out the causes of habitat destruction and its consequences on living things, including humans
  
• Learn about the ways in which Wildlife Reserves Singapore supports the conservation of wildlife and wild habitats
   

Beaks, claws, horns and tusks! In a world where only the fittest survive, these ‘weapons’ come in handy for animals. Find out how they use them to fight for a chance to mate, to establish territory and to get food. But animals have also been used in military operations and border controls. Let‘s take a look at how animals have helped man survive in his world.

Programme objectives are to:

• Understand how forms and structures are related to functions
  
• Appreciate the wide range of Nature‘s weapons in the animal kingdom
  
• Learn how animals have helped man in times of war and peace
  
• Learn how nature has been adopted to provide cutting-edge military technologies

Suggested activities:

• Students are to research the various species of animals used in warfare during ancient times as well as in modern day
• Discuss with students what are the implications of using animals for war and how effective are these choices
  

Knowing our natural heritage is also a part of understanding our history. Learn about how some of our native wildlife still persist despite the loss of about 95% of our original forests, and discover how we can help protect them for the future.

Programme objectives are to:

• Appreciate Singapore‘s rich biodiversity and its significance to our heritage
  
• Learn practical ways to protect and conserve our wildlife

Suggested activities:

• Students are to research on a mammal, a bird, a reptile, an amphibian or an invertebrate species that can be found in Singapore
  
• They are to present how best they can save their selected species
   

Many animal species are facing a bleak future. Extinction beckons if nothing is done to save them. This programme highlights some seriously endangered animals and discusses the threats to their survival in the wild.

Programme objectives are to:

• Understand why animals become endangered
  
• Learn what man can to protect and conserve threatened wildlife

Suggested activities:

• Visit the elephant, white tiger, orangutan, frog and white rhinos in the zoo
  
• Get students to identify the causes of these species’ endangerment, and present how they can save these animals from extinction
   

Why are some black bears white in colour and some cheetahs stripy? How did a wing defect in Hawaiian crickets save the entire population from extinction? In this programme, find out why there are genetic differences among animals and how genetic variation has affected the survival of whole animal populations. Learn how our wildlife parks use this knowledge to keep our animal collections healthy.

Programme objectives are to:

• Understand that genes are passed down from parents to offspring
  
• Understand the concept of mutation and variation within a species

Suggested activities:

• Encourage students to research further on related genetic topics such as saving endangered species through frozen cells, stem cell therapy, cloning, genetically modified food, etc.
  
• Facilitate discussion on their research