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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Meet the world’s fastest and tallest in Wild Africa. Discover how the cheetah is built for speed and why a giraffe’s height isn’t always an advantage. Find out how herbivores stay safe together and how a zebra’s stripes deliver function as well as form. Finally, encounter magnificent white rhinos and learn about the threats they face.
This tour is a great way to introduce children to the concept of group interaction. Observe a troop of over 50 hamadryas baboons groom one another, forage together and sometimes squabble with each other over food and mates. You’ll also encounter black-backed jackals, banded mongooses, and rock hyraxes along the way.
Meet our resident ponies and falabellas, some of the smallest horses in the world. Learn why and how our keepers groom them, including giving them regular `pedicure’ sessions. Feed the pygmy goats and learn more about their physical characteristics. Finally, get to meet our resident rabbits and understand the importance of responsible pet care.
Fragile Forest lets gives you multi-dimensional experience of life in a rainforest ecosystem. Walk amidst fascinating flora and come face to face with lemurs, bats, butterflies, birds, tarantulas, snails, millipedes, etc. This tour also demonstrates the importance of rainforests to our lives, and ways you can help to save them.
Discover what it takes to meet the health demands of over 10,000 animals at the Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, and River Safari! This exclusive tour of our Wildlife Healthcare and Research Centre (fondly known as the Animal Hospital) lets you learn more about the incredible challenges that go into keeping our animals in the pink of health with world-class veterinary care.
Come explore the scaly world of Reptiles! Discover the unique adaptations that allow reptiles to survive in various environments, learn how anti-venom is made, and experience an interactive session with our reptilian ambassador friends.
Visit the breeding complex of Fragile Forest and discover how we nurture and maintain the lives of butterflies, scorpions, stick insects, and other invertebrates on display. Plus, pet a stick insect and a hissing cockroach if you dare!
Did you know: the total amount of leaves and grass eaten by animals at Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, and River Safari is equivalent to the weight of an elephant? Sneak a peek at the inner workings of the Wildlife Nutrition Centre, discover more amazing facts, and find out how we offer world class nutritional care for our living collection in this behind-the-scenes tour!
Take a trashwalk to find out more about waste generation, littering issues, and recycling!
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Wildlife Buddies are short-term student volunteers who serve as buddies (guides) for their peers, younger students, or the disadvantaged to facilitate meaningful and memorable visits to our parks.
This is most suitable for students who wish to volunteer in groups and give back to the wider community. Training will be provided for participants to qualify as Wildlife Buddies.
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Conservation ambassadors are youth volunteers who take on the role as guides at our parks. They promote conservation awareness while providing meaningful and memorable wildlife experiences for guests.
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Singapore may be a small island, but many wild animals call her home. Ranger Ooz takes you into the Singapore jungle to uncover amazing wild animals big and small. It’s a chance to look closer and discover nature at our doorstep!
This programme is conducted in your school.
Maximum: 1 session per day
Join Ranger Ooz on an adventure into the world of reptiles and learn more about our scaly friends!
This programme is conducted in your school.
Maximum: 1 session per day
Ever wondered what goes into the planning of events or campaigns to launch new animal exhibits? Using Kai Kai and Jia Jia the Giant Pandas as a case study, dive deeper into how various divisions work together to bring seamless wildlife experiences to our guests, and inspire them to do their part for conservation. Together, we protect wildlife.
This programme is conducted in your school.
Maximum: 2 sessions per day (must be back-to-back)
Singapore may be a small island, but many wild animals call her home. Ranger Ooz takes you into the Singapore jungle to uncover amazing wild animals big and small. It’s a chance to look closer and discover nature at our doorstep!
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This programme is conducted in your school.
Maximum: 2 sessions per day (must be back-to-back)
Join Ranger Ooz on an adventure into the world of reptiles and learn more about our scaly friends!
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This programme is conducted in your school.
Maximum: 2 sessions per day (must be back-to-back)
Discover how human actions impact aquatic animals and habitats. Learn more about these animals, and how shifting to a more sustainable lifestyle can help protect our environment and life on earth.
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This programme is conducted in your school.
Maximum pax: 80 pax per session | Maximum sessions: 2 sessions per day
The study of animal adaptations comes to life with the new hands-on Adaptations Workshop! Students are encouraged to observe and compare real animal specimens and develop hypotheses about the animals’ adaptations. After their group discussions, the class convenes to share their observations and inferences. The students will also have an interactive session with our animal ambassador.
This programme is conducted in your school in a small group setting.
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