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Wildlife Reserves Singapore Yearbook 2006 / 2007
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CONTENTS
Board Of Directors, Committee Members & Honorary Consultants
3
Windows On Wildlife
4
The Year In Review
Waving The Wildlife Flag
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Wildlife Conservation
Endless Possibilities
18
Education
Reeling In The Crowds
21
Marketing, Publicity And Communications
A Personal Touch
24
Service Excellence
An All-Encompassing Experience
26
Food And Beverage / Retail
Supporters Of The Wild
28
Sponsors And Donors
Financial & Attendance Information
31
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“ Everybody
needs places...
where Nature
may heal and cheer
and give strength to
body and soul. ”
– John Muir
Naturalist, writer, conservationist
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BOARD MEMBERS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS & HONORARY CONSULTANTS
Board Members
Robert Kwan Wai Meng - Executive Chairman
Yeo Lian Sim
Dr Ngiam Tong Tau
Benson Puah Tuan Soon
Soo Kok Leng
Stefan Joachim Smola
Lee Boon Huat (appointed on 13 September 2006)
Mark Daley (appointed on 13 September 2006)
Mr Lim Neo Chian (appointed on 18 May 2007)
Ms Teo Yeow Bee (alternate to Mr Lim, appointed on 18 May 2007)
Animal Welfare & Ethics Committee
Experts Committee On Zoonoses
Chairperson
Chairperson
Dr Tan Hwa Luck
Prof Leo Tan
Dr Hilda Loh
Dr Myra Elliott
Honorary Consultants
Dr Ong Leong Boon
Dr Zainal Zainuddin
Committee Members
Committee Members
Prof Soon-Chye Ng
Dato Mikaail Kavanagh
Dr Ho Yew Yee
Assoc Prof Francis Seow-Cheon
Dr Chua Sin Bin
Dr Ooi Eng Eong
Dr Ooi Eng Eong
Mr Bernard Harrison
Dr Chan Kwai Peng
Dr Yap Chin Kong
Ms Carla Barker
Dr Serena Oh
Dr Eugene Stephen Reynders
Dr Geh Min
Dr Ng Fook Kheong
Dr Peter Schiff
Dr Jean-Paul Ly
Dr Leong Hon Keong
Dr Angela Thomas
Dr Peter K L Ng
Dr Tan Ai Ling
Dr Frederic Chua
Dr Ho Yew Kee
Dr Susan Kueh
Ms Fanny Lai
Secretary
Dr Wong Yue Shuen
Dr Wong Hon Mun
Dr Charlene Fernandez
Dr Francis Hui
Secretary
Mr Biswajit Guha
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THE YEAR IN REVIEW
The three parks under the WRS banner
thundered well beyond previously set
borders with even more extraordinary
experiences that immersed guests in allencompassing learning escapades. The
year was also marked with awe-inspiring
accomplishments that demonstrated
WRS’ commitment
to
wildlife
conservation.
windows
on wildlife
Perhaps the most novel idea to swing into
place at Singapore Zoo this financial year
was the creation of a free-ranging area for
its flagship species, the orang utans.
Starting March 2006, guests were able to
better observe these arboreal apes indulging
in natural behaviours in their treetop habitat.
Located across from the orang utan island,
the free-ranging area comprises tall trees,
thick branches, abundant foliage and vines
which replicate the animals’ natural
environment. The orang utans are
encouraged to brachiate, or move by
swinging with their arms from one hold to
another. Wooden platforms and a hammock
further stimulate them mentally.
Visitors are also able to experience an upclose and personal encounter with the apes
during the four daily token feeding sessions
which incorporate the opportunity of having
a photograph taken with the orang utans
Mother and baby orang utans having a swinging good time as they free range
in the background.
in the treetops.
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THE YEAR IN REVIEW
From 29 June 2006, guests had a closer view and better
appreciation of its two Malayan tapirs with the addition of two
new shelters with glass windows at the upgraded exhibit.
Designed to look like ethnic thatched huts, the shelters also
19 May 2006 marked
boast interpretive signage that contain ecological and
the first time a primate
conservation facts about this Southeast Asian mammal. Apart
confiscated from the
from the shelters, more trees and re-landscaped flooring with
illegal pet trade in
soft ground were provided so the tapirs would have a more
Singapore was
repatriated to India.
Singapore Zoo worked
conducive environment. Sliding gates were also introduced in
the service area to manage the animals better.
in tandem with a local
non-governmental
The following month, it was the Komodo dragons’ turn to explore
organisation (NGO)
their new surroundings. After a four-month refurbishment
to send Asha, a female
exercise, Singapore Zoo reopened this exhibit on 20 July 2006.
rhesus macaque back to
The two new adjoining enclosures provide a much larger habitat
her home country. Asha
area and more breeding territory. Educational elements are
had been rescued from
aplenty at this little re-creation of Indonesia, which is the native
a warehouse in 2004,
and Singapore Zoo
agreed to care for her
until a new home was
country of these dragons. These include an expanded sheltered
viewing gallery and interpretive signboards that target both
adults and children, imparting information on the life and
found, and also helped
behaviours of the world’s largest lizards. In addition, a CCTV
to arrange the logistics
unit has been installed inside the Komodo dragon caves, allowing
for Asha’s repatriation.
guests to observe them in their seclusion.
Our komodo dragon basking in its new habitat.
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THE YEAR IN REVIEW
Treading further afield, Singapore Zoo was invited to be involved in setting up
a rescue and rehabilitation centre for the endangered Yunnan snub-nosed monkey in
China. Representatives from the China Exploration and Research Society (CERS), the
Zoological Society of San Diego, the Bai Ma Snow Mountain Reserve and Singapore
Zoo, represented by Curator Francis Lim and Veterinarian Dr Oh Soon Hock travelled
to Xiang Gu Qing Yunnan snub-nosed monkey reserve in October 2006 for a
reconnaissance trip.
This trip aimed to determine the need for a rescue and rehabilitation centre and identify
suitable sites for the centre. With only a few thousand monkeys left in the wild, it is
imperative that such a centre be set up near the reserve since injured animals requiring
veterinary intervention currently must travel 14 hours by road to the nearest available
veterinarian, a journey which the monkeys do not usually survive. Singapore Zoo will
train the veterinarian and keeper staff of this centre, who will be attached to the Zoo
for hands-on training and job experience.
In line with its aim to transform into the Rainforest Zoo, Rainforest Walk was unveiled
in September 2006. This trail offers visitors the vicarious experience of walking amid
a tropical rainforest. This beautifully landscaped path featuring diverse tropical flora
starts at the park’s entrance. Features like antique bullock carts and a fallen tree offer
dramatic interest. The ‘living wall’, a vertical structure adorned with a variety of hanging
plants, adds to the bio-diverse environment. The rich foliage, shallow stream, boulders
Young guests enjoying the lush
foliage of Rainforest Walk.
and gravel flooring further enhance the ambience at Rainforest Walk.
Singapore Zoo’s beloved polar bear Inuka celebrated his 16th
birthday on 26 December 2006 with an ice carving in his likeness
and icy birthday cake embedded with fruit and fish, topped with
16 carrot ‘candles’. Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) Foundation,
a registered charity and an Institution of Public Character (IPC)
is continuing the adoption of Inuka. The polar bear had previously
been adopted by media company SPH for the last 16 years.
Representatives from SPH Foundation, SPH Foundation Wildlife
Buddies, SPH Foundation Conservation Ambassadors and the
winners of the SPH Foundation Polar Bear conservation contest
were present to wish Inuka a happy birthday.
The birthday event marked the culmination of a series of
conservation and educational activities organised by the Zoo to
raise awareness on polar bear conservation and efforts required,
during the December holidays.
Inuka, chomping on his carrot ‘candles’!
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THE YEAR IN REVIEW
This false gharial has comfortably
settled into its new Bornean Marsh home.
Apart from these educational activities, Singapore Zoo also
collaborated with National Geographic WILD to initiate an urgent
conservation effort to save the Arctic. From 6 December 2006 to
31 January 2007, visitors were able to learn more about polar
bears and the effects of global warming on the Arctic from special
educational displays and plasma screens set up by National
Geographic WILD.
To complement the renovated Komodo dragon habitat, other parts
of Reptile Garden also received a facelift. The improved Aldabra
Zoo staff watched gingerly as one of our
giant tortoise and rhino iguana exhibits, and the Bornean Marsh
Aldabra giant tortoises was hauled into its
habitat were re-opened in March 2007 following a three-month
new enclosure.
revamp.
At the Aldabra giant tortoise exhibit, guests can literally come up
close to five male and two female tortoises, a pair of which were
recent acquisitions. A keeper-supervised tortoise contact session
is held daily between 1.15 – 1.45pm. These reptiles are the second
largest species of tortoises on Earth, and their weight can be more
than five times that of an average man. They are also one of the
first species to gain conservation protection.
The tortoises’ significantly expanded area features two mud wallows
and basking areas. A few small earth mounds have also been
added to encourage activity and exploration. The new features will
hopefully encourage breeding of these gentle giants, which are
considered vulnerable to extinction by the World Conservation
Union.
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THE YEAR IN REVIEW
Another key highlight at Reptile Garden is the 300 square metre
Together with the National Parks Board, a pilot project was initiated
Bornean Marsh habitat where visitors can enjoy a spectacular
in April 2006 to study the feasibility of birth control as a possible
bird’s-eye view of the water pool and marsh vegetation that is now
means of long-term population management of long-tailed
home to three false gharials, several giant river terrapins, box
macaques. Long-tailed macaques are part of our natural heritage
turtles, Burmese land tortoises and a range of unusual plants that
and yet most Singaporeans regard them as pests. In nature areas,
add to the marsh-like environment. The Zoo has also refreshed
many macaques acquire a taste for human food because well-
the rhino iguana exhibit, which now has full-length glass panels
meaning members of the public feed them. Over time, the macaques
that enable visitors to have an up-close look at a family of rhino
become bold and aggressive, snatching food from visitors and
iguanas.
even entering houses to steal food. This study is especially relevant
to the management of fringe populations of monkeys, often breeding
The former Small Mammal House was upgraded and renamed
profusely, thanks to extra availability of food. Allowing those
Critters Longhouse in December 2006 to display smaller varieties
populations to occupy the space without increasing in numbers will
of wildlife found in a tropical rainforest. These unique indoor exhibits
maintain other groups in the forest. A total of $23,300 was disbursed
incorporate natural vegetation and natural lighting which creates
for this project.
an immersion experience for visitors passing through. Animals
displayed here include the golden-handed tamarin, Malayan crested
Zoo Goes to Schools, the outreach programme of Singapore Zoo’s
porcupine, Sri Lankan grizzled squirrel, spotted mousedeer, leopard
Education Department, further supported this move to save local
cat, African ground squirrels and Goeldi’s monkeys.
wildlife with the launch of its Nature at Our Doorstep talk which
aimed to generate awareness for local flora and fauna.
The critically-endangered giant river terrapin
can be seen at the Bornean Marsh habitat.
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THE YEAR IN REVIEW
The upgrading of Fishing Cat Trail started in August last year, and is still
ongoing. Apart from enhancing visitor experience, the revamp aimed to provide
a more functional and environmentally enriching habitat for the animals. Non-slip
measures were put place along the walking trails and boardwalks, giving guests a
better feel whilst exploring. Habitats were re-landscaped to highlight the natural
behaviour of the animals while simultaneously allowing guests to have a closer view
of them. Holding facilities were also improved to enhance the animals’ quality of life.
Amongst the reworked exhibits are the binturong, fishing cat and otter habitats. The
binturongs have since become very popular, as guests jostle to catch a glimpse of
the family group of adults and their young. The fishing cats now enjoy additional
fishing spots to hone their skills and the sociable otters have a shallow pool in which
to congregate and play. The leopard cat habitat also received a facelift to create
opportunities for both the cats and guests to have closer encounters. Visitors to the
trail will also get to see a new habitat for mugger crocodiles. In addition, the Indian
gharials have since become more visible in their improved habitat, as they explore
their new sand banks. These mounds serve to provide a nesting area, and it is hoped
they will soon breed.
While its focus is on creating awareness and interest in animal conservation, Night
Safari is also committed to creating a variety of offerings that further enhance the
visitor experience. The grand opening of Ulu Ulu Safari Restaurant on 14 November
2006 fits the bill perfectly. This 600-seater gourmet getaway offers a unique dining
ED Fanny Lai receiving a cheque from Mr
experience amidst a rainforest ambience. Diners are spoilt for choice with the extensive
and Mrs Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi of Thai
extravaganza of local favourites and international cuisine. Located at the entrance
Beverage PLC, Chawang’s new adopter.
of the park, diners need not pay any entry charge to enjoy a satisfying meal. Redesigned
at a cost of $4.3 million and spanning
Over at Night Safari, majestic bull elephant
2,000 square metres, the restaurant’s
Chawang was named the park’s iconic
design style can be termed as traditional
animal in May 2006. In line with this
ethnic where architectural accents are
mammoth appointment, guests on the tram
melded with a generous use of natural
route can once again view this magnificent
materials such as recycled wood.
crossed-tusker after a hiatus of five years.
Coupled with the clever use of ambient
The pachyderm’s 2,200 square metre area
lighting, the restaurant integrates well
includes a pool for soaking, exercise yard
with the natural surroundings, evoking
and a den, hemmed in by natural boulders.
a kampong (traditional village) feel
among diners. Working in partnership
Thumbuakar dancers
lend an exciting tribal touch
to dinner at Ulu Ulu Safari Restaurant.
The largest and heaviest animal in Singapore
with Peter Knipp Holdings as F&B
Zoo and Night Safari, Chawang stands at
consultants and TID Associates as the
close to 3 metres tall and weighs a whopping
designers, the project took more than one and a half years from initial concept
3,480kg. He is one of a few crossed-tuskers
development, financial feasibility studies and finally construction. The result has been
on display in a Zoo and boasts tusks close
highly encouraging since the re-opening, with revenue consistently more than double
to 1.2 metres long.
of what we used to do at the old Safari Restaurant.
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THE YEAR IN REVIEW
Jurong BirdPark celebrated its 35th
anniversary by welcoming guests through
a spanking new entrance. This natureinspired facade has an impressive fivemetre high archway that leads to an open
Palm Plaza, offering myriad photo
opportunities. President S R Nathan
officiated at the grand opening on 2 August
2006, and simultaneously launched the
park’s new logo and Birds n Buddies show.
Palm Plaza features a scenic landscaped
garden of Southeast Asian palms and
gingers with cascades ending into a pool
come in a variety of stunning colours and
bird costumes complement the live bird
displaying exotic ducks and swans. The
demonstrate unique and intense parental
acts. The Pools Amphitheatre has been
close-to-nature welcome for the arriving
care for their eggs and fry, like laying eggs
outfitted with a series of structures
visitors is now increasingly a favourite
on substrate and in their mouths, and
reminiscent of old Singapore. Through the
amongst urbanised leisure travellers.
guarding and fanning the eggs.
clever use of bamboo and rainforest flora,
A new coach bay and covered walkways
It was a great moment for the Park’s brand
enable a smooth transition for groups from
new exhibit as the African Wetlands
the entrance to the park’s main attractions,
received the coveted Best Asean New
one of which is African Wetlands. This
Tourist Attraction at the 21st Aseanta
exhibit, with its three native-style pavilions
Awards. The Aseanta Awards for Excellence
and charming display of flora and fauna
in Tourism recognises Asean individuals
native to St Lucia of South Africa, transports
and organisations which have contributed
visitors into one of the world’s great
to the development and promotion of the
wilderness wetlands. Fringed by tall palms
Asean tourism product.
guests are drawn into the characters’ world.
Birds n Buddies show
and an understorey of green ferns, this
habitat also showcases unique bird species
The Birds n Buddies show, with new
such as shoebills, saddle-billed storks, blue
characters, comedy routines and audience
cranes, crested guinea fowls and more.
interaction, is set to be a popular draw with
Aside from birds, cichlids, the third largest
guests. The 12 colourful bird mascots in
With the completion of the avian hospital,
family of bony fish are also displayed. They
their distinctive and creatively-designed
Jurong BirdPark achieved a first in the AsiaPacific region. Such a facility greatly
enhances the park’s capabilities for
research into avian medicine and surgery.
Fitted with state of the art equipment, it
allows the park to enhance and better
manage the lifespan, reproduction and
health of its residents. The avian hospital
plays a fundamental and active role in being
a core educational centre for Singaporeans
and foreigners alike on special behind-thescenes programmes.
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WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
WRS’ unwavering commitment to the preservation of wildlife can be demonstrated
through our new and ongoing association to in-situ and ex-situ conservation projects
with worldwide zoological partners, and the significant births of endangered species
in all three parks.
Conservation, research and outreach involvement are guided by the criteria that projects
have to be beneficial and of direct conservation value for wildlife and/or their habitats.
The focus was also on threatened wildlife in Singapore and Southeast Asia.
waving the wildlife flag
WRS maintains its firm standing as a
A total of $39,500 was pledged towards
leading zoological establishment with the
funding three films highlighting the plight
The magnificent tusks of one
provision of the highest standards in
of the babirusa and raising awareness
of our male babirusa.
exhibit and collection management,
on the threats to Indonesia’s biodiversity.
animal husbandry and veterinary
There are less than 5,000 babirusa left
facilities.
on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.
Babirusa are killed and sold as bush
meat. Furthermore slash and burn
agriculture and illegal logging lead to
the destruction of its forest home. These
films are produced in partnership with
the Wanamedia Lestari Foundation.
Narrated in Bahasa Indonesia and local
dialects, it will be screened in schools
in Indonesia including Sulawesi, to reach
out to local communities.
Funding of $15,000 has been pledged to researcher Jennifer Sheridan, from the
University of California, San Diego, for a project on reproductive variation in three
widespread frog species. The comparisons between the Singapore and Thai frog
populations have surfaced significant observations that may be important in light of the
climate change crises.
Frogs, being amphibious, are exposed to
land and aquatic environment. The state of
their health is a good indicator of
environmental problems.
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WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
Singapore Zoo remains committed towards contributing biomaterials to different
institutions like the National University of Singapore, for collaborative studies and
conservation of genetic material. An important contribution of Komodo dragon samples
was made to the University of Melbourne, Australia, for research on venom glands in
reptiles.
To further the conservation cause, fundraising played a key function, and served a
secondary role of heightening conservation awareness. Money raised was channelled
to Wildlife Conservation Singapore Fund (WCSF), a registered charity and Institute of
Public Character. The fund supports educational, research and conservation projects in
Singapore and cares for threatened animals at Singapore Zoo and Night Safari.
Our Komodo dragons are part of a study on
venom glands.
To commemorate Earth Day on 22 April 2006, Singapore Zoo encouraged visitors to do their
part for wildlife conservation by buying a plant. A variety of cacti, ferns, orchids and air plants
were made available for sale, with 20% of the profits going to WCSF.
On 3 September 2006, WCSF held its inaugural flag day. This islandwide donation drive
galvanised 1,538 volunteers who collected more than $36,000 for the fund.
To celebrate World Animal Day on 4 October the same year, Singapore Zoo initiated
the Adopt-An-Animal. Save a Species programme. This scheme encourages Singaporeans
to play a more direct role in the conservation and preservation of wildlife. Five endangered
animal species were offered for adoption: the Asian elephant, douc langur, orang utan,
proboscis monkey and pygmy hippo. With the help of Ikea, Singapore Zoo was able
to generate further publicity for the programme through the distribution of over 1,000
Adopt An Animal brochures. These
were packaged with Ikea’s Christmas
catalogue and a complimentary Ikea
toy. These items were placed on the
curb of every car park lot in
Singapore Zoo on 19 November
2006 at 7am. Besides providing the
token toys, Ikea also volunteered
the manpower required for packing
and distribution. Between October
2006 and March 2007, this
programme raised $13,500. The
programme is ongoing, and
supporters can pledge their
adoption through the zoo’s website
and brochures available in the park.
The Adopt-An-Animal programme is an
excellent way for individuals to play a direct
role in conservation.
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WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
On 19 February 2007, the second day of the Lunar New Year, a
male white rhinoceros was born, incidentally the ninth successful
birth here, which brings the Zoo’s current collection to nine.
A fourth Caribbean manatee calf was born in July 2006 and a total
of five animals, comprising two males and three females, can be
seen sharing the sea lions’ habitat. This birth was eagerly anticipated
since there are only a handful of zoos worldwide that are breeding
Caribbean manatees.
Various other births and hatchings include six nyala, an African
The Douc langur population has thrived. This year alone, four
antelope; two Nubian ibex; a pygmy hippo and two jackass penguins.
babies were born.
In total, 43 births were recorded for Singapore Zoo.
Singapore Zoo’s collaboration with the Zoological Society of San
Diego on the study of infant development in langurs continues for
an additional year. This project has been expanded to include
proboscis monkey infants. A total of four Douc langurs and four
proboscis monkeys have been studied to date. There has been
tremendous observational information gathered and this will be
published in peer-reviewed journals in the coming year.
Singapore Zoo’s remarkable breeding record for the year under
review soared, especially with endangered primate species. Some
notable examples include four births of the Douc langur, two males
and two females, bringing our total collection to 15 animals. Eight
of these colourful primates can be seen in their habitat at Primate
Kingdom, while the remainder are maintained in breeding units offexhibit. The endangered proboscis monkey from Borneo successfully
produced three offspring, with the most significant one being born
in September 2006. This was the first Singapore Zoo-born offspring
from captive bred parents, proving that our captive management
and husbandry practices are sound and commendable. Other
Singapore Zoo now has five Caribbean manatees in its collection.
significant primate births included a male Bornean orang utan,
bringing our total collection to 17; several species of marmosets
and tamarins like the black tuft-eared marmoset, and red-bellied
tamarin; and a Sri Lankan purple-faced langur.
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WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
This year, Singapore Zoo also saw the import of 47 animals of 15 species from 13 different partnering
zoological institutions. Five new species were introduced to the Zoo’s collection, namely the spotted mouse
deer and grizzled giant squirrels from Sri Lanka; the white-nosed coatimundi, a raccoon-like animal, and two
species of hornbills, the Blyth’s and the rhinoceros. The coatimundis were acquired as part of the collection
plan for the proposed Rainforest Show, as were 15 blue and gold macaws.
The acquisition of two pairs of spotted mouse deer from the National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka is
particularly important because no other institution outside of Sri Lanka and India have this unique and
interesting species. One pair has been housed in Critters Longhouse where they are displaying very well,
and the other pair will be kept in an off exhibit area where we hope they will breed. Other animals received
include two female Goeldi’s monkeys, four jackass penguins from Artis Zoo, Amsterdam; a male white-faced
saki monkey from Hong Kong Zoo and two female Linne’s two-toed sloths from Guyana.
A total of 82 animals of 29 species were exported, and these were sent to 24 different
zoos and wildlife centres. Four species of animals were removed from our collection,
in line with our direction towards becoming a Rainforest Zoo, and also because the
individual animals kept here would contribute more significantly to ongoing breeding
programmes elsewhere. These are the barbary sheep, pygmy slow loris, prairie dog
and Bolivian squirrel monkey. A total of 18 lesser mouse deer were exported to various
institutions, including four males to Jurong BirdPark. In April 2006, a pair of whitehanded gibbons and a female black and white ruffed lemur were sent to Papanack
Zoo, Canada. Two female pygmy hippos were exported to Lowry Park Zoo in USA.
Two pumas and guanacos and nine prairie dogs were sent to Zoo Negara, Malaysia,
Spotted mouse deer
as part of an exchange agreement in July 2006.
The Zoo continues to work with the Agri-Food & Veterinary
Our female Bongo calf stands
Authority of Singapore to provide a suitable home and transit
tall beside its mother.
point for confiscated and donated animals. A female white-handed
gibbon and a slow loris were the most significant animals donated
last year. A total of 152 animals were accepted from the public,
AVA and Singapore Police Force throughout the year, with the
majority being reptiles.
Night Safari also welcomed some new additions. In July 2006, a
male cape buffalo joined the five-strong herd. A male Malayan tapir,
born October 2006, increased our numbers to six. Our bongo
collection was upped to four with the birth of a female in January
this year. Other notable births include three Himalayan tahrs, two
servals, two Asian small-clawed otters and three water buffaloes.
Nineteen animals of eight species were exported to five different
zoos: two male and three female otters to Seaworld, Orlando,
USA; four male and one female spotted hyenas to Monarto Park,
Australia to participate in a breeding programme; and one male
golden cat to Heidelberg Zoo, Germany on a breeding loan. A
male capybara and two male white storks were also imported to
add to our collection.
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WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
Snowy owl
Jurong BirdPark’s World of Darkness
received a boost with several new species
of owls, namely snowy, boobook, Eurasian
eagle and great grey. These came as part
of an exchange programme from a breeding
centre in Belgium and have already gone
on display. Shoebills and Demoiselle cranes
were acquired for the new African Wetlands
habitat. Several species of ducks, geese
and swans were added to the Swan Lake
exhibit.
The public donated 70 birds from 30 species
to the Park. A majority was from the parrot
family. A Himalayan griffon vulture that went
off course was found weak and dehydrated
in the city. It was nursed back to health.
Jurong BirdPark welcomed 204 chicks
hatched from 55 species of birds, of which
11 2 c h i c k s f r o m 3 5 s p e c i e s a r e
endangered or protected. These included
the highly endangered golden conure,
Luzon bleeding-heart pigeon, palm
cockatoo, Bali mynah, Moluccan cockatoo
and Nicobar pigeon. Other hatchings
included crowned pigeon, eclectus parrot,
wrinkled and oriental pied hornbills, turkey
vulture and greater flamingo. First time
breeding successes came from Javan
kingfisher and masked plover.
Greater flamingo chick
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WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
Oriental pied hornbill
parent and juvenile (left)
The Singapore Hornbill Project continued to take centrestage in
general behaviour and the diet of three pairs of adult oriental pied
Jurong BirdPark’s in-situ research. This project is a joint effort with
hornbills. 24-hour video recording was used to track the movement
National Parks Board and Nanyang Technological University on
of the birds in captivity. At the end of the project, the daily requirement
the study of the oriental pied hornbill, the remaining species of
of nutrition for the hornbills during the breeding season was
hornbills native to Singapore. An ex-situ study, on the same species
determined.
in the BirdPark was also carried out. This allowed for the gathering
and correlating of data collected in Pulau Ubin and the park. The
Results of these projects can potentially set the stage for our
results of this project can potentially set the stage for conservation
conservation and research work in other tropical species of hornbills,
and research work in other tropical species of hornbills, which are
which are also in need of help and support.
also in need of help and support.
Jurong BirdPark collaborated
Several other projects spun off from the initial Singapore Hornbill
with Singapore Polytechnic on
Project. Their wild nesting behaviour (on Pulau Ubin) was compared
a project to sex monomorphic
to the park’s captive pairs in the Park. Infrared cameras were fitted
birds using feathers and cheek
to each nest to observe what was happening in the nest cavity
cells. In monomorphic bird
during breeding, incubation, hatching and fledging. We supported
species, males and females
the in-situ studies on Pulau Ubin by donating a nestbox and video
cannot be determined by their
recording system and also managed the fund for the study. At the
external characteristics. The
BirdPark, the breeding behaviour seemed to mirror those in the wild.
objective of the project is to
develop a protocol to
Black-winged starling
Another project was the field study of factors contributing to predation
determine the sex of the endangered black-winged starling through
and cannibalism in nesting oriental pied hornbills on Pulau Ubin. The
molecular techniques on DNA extracted from their feathers and
breeding and nesting cycle of these birds began around December
cheek cells. The protocol was successfully developed in Singapore
and ended in April. After hatching, the young nestlings and their
Polytechnic’s laboratory.
mother remained within the sealed nest cavity for more than one
month, fed by the adult male via a small hole in the nest. The location
The National Institute of Environmental Studies of Japan (NIES),
and characteristics of the nest, such as its size and height might
for the cryo-preservation of cells of endangered bird species,
predispose the nest to predation. Cannibalism of the chick was
initiated an international collaborative research to promote the
observed with the aid of 24-hour video recording in the wild.
efficiency of increasing genetic diversity and reproductive potency
of endangered bird species, and development and standardisation
Yet another study was that on nutrition of nesting oriental pied
of techniques for such research. The Park was working with NIES
hornbills in Jurong BirdPark, which involved observations of the
as part of an ex-situ conservation project.
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WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
Significant developments within the veterinary department include
of wildlife care. External departments include the Singapore Police
some staff changes and new areas of focus. In addition to managing
Force and the National Parks Board, that often require assistance
the ongoing clinical case load, the department has been focusing
with species native to Singapore. There is also a big demand from
on developing preventative health programmes, and continues to
veterinary students from a range of veterinary schools around the
nurture the important relationship between the zoology and veterinary
world, seeking placement with the veterinary department, and we
departments, which is crucial in providing the best care possible
have been very fortunate in the quality of students that we have
for our animals.
worked with. The veterinary department’s goal is to ensure the
optimum health and welfare of the animals in our care, and is proud
Additionally, WRS plays a very important role in assisting the
to support the valuable efforts in conservation and education by
authorities with animals resulting from the illegal wildlife trade and
our parks.
confiscation of illegal pets, and the veterinary department is
responsible for ensuring their health and welfare is paramount.
All three parks continued their efforts against the possibility of avian
influenza by testing all birds in the collection and ensuring that
The veterinary department continues to develop its role in the
these are vaccinated against the HPAI virus. Exercise drills, based
conservation activities of Singapore Zoological Gardens. One of
on different scenarios, were conducted regularly, which allowed us
these includes the development of a training programme for
to review our response time and operational readiness in the
veterinarians and qualified veterinary nurses, many of whom have
unlikely event of an infection. We continue to work closely with
little wildlife experience but are kindly donating their time and
officers from the Agri-food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore
veterinary skills to many worthwhile wildlife charities and non-
and maintain vigilance over the animal collection as well as events
governmental organisations (NGOs) in Southeast Asia. By passing
happening within the region.
on valuable skills and knowledge at no cost, we hope to support a
wide range of conservation efforts in a practical and lasting manner.
As at 31 March 2007, Singapore Zoo had a total of 2,530 animals
representing 315 species. Night Safari had a total of 1,040 animals
The veterinary department is also involved in training programmes
representing 120 species. Jurong BirdPark’s collection stood at
for staff, and external agencies keeping them current on methods
8,000 birds representing 610 species.
Avian hospital
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EDUCATION
Efforts to transform WRS into the best living classroom in Singapore intensified.
The Education Department introduced a number of educational initiatives to reach
out to schools and the community at large. Singapore Zoo and Night Safari hosted
141,000 students, while 25,000 students visited Jurong BirdPark during the year.
The Singapore Zoo Stories encourage
children to engage in the Chinese language
while learning about the Zoo’s star resident’s,
Learning the Chinese language took on a new dimension for primary one students with
Ah Meng and Komali.
the launch of a set of Chinese resource material featuring four story books on Ah Meng,
the orang utan and Komali, the elephant, a workbook for students and a learning manual
for teachers and parents.
An audio CD with a zoo theme song was included. The resource pack titled ‘The Singapore
Zoo Stories’, is a collaboration with Teachers’ Network and was written by a panel of seven
school teacher authors.
Workshops were also conducted by two of the teacher-authors to encourage Chinese
language teachers from all schools in Singapore to engage their students through the
use of the resource pack during their Zoo visit.
endless possibilities
A youth camp ‘Personal Effectiveness
Through Animal Wisdom’ was launched in
December. It is hoped that the camp will
serve as an effective platform to engage
youths, a market segment that has always
been a challenge to penetrate. Participants
drew valuable lessons from animal
behaviour and learned to hone their
leadership skill, set goals, take charge and
listen to others.
Zoo camps allow school children to build
camaraderi and learn about conservation
and the environment at the same time.
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EDUCATION
With Braille interpretives, even the visually
handicapped can enjoy the Zoo.
The transformation into a Learning Zoo aims to touch all segments of the community,
including the visually handicapped. Braille interpretives were installed at 10 popular
exhibits, such as the elephant, tiger, otter and proboscis monkey. Braille guidebooks
with a map indicating the locations of the exhibits can be borrowed free-of-charge at
the Visitor Services Booth. Taking this community outreach initiative to fruition, 20
students from Gan Eng Seng Secondary School were trained as Wildlife Buddies
(sponsored by SPH Foundation) to guide visually handicapped visitors around the Zoo.
Conservation education remained a key focus in generating public awareness. Apart
from the traditional platforms such as Wildlife Wonders, Little Red Dot, talks and tours,
Information panels about polar bears were
a valuable partnership with National Geographic WILD was also forged. The partnership
exhibited at the Zoo’s entrance plaza as part
served to engage the public through different vehicles including gripping wildlife footage
of the collaborative efforts with National
screened at various exhibits, talks by Dr Brady Barr, National Geographic’s resident
Geographic WILD.
herpertologist, on-air and on-ground joint activities.
Interpretives at Night Safari were upgraded with back-lit features and narration in four
languages to enhance visitor experience.
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EDUCATION
Close encounters with a secretary bird
At Jurong BirdPark, the Birds of Prey behind-the-scenes programme
was conducted in Mandarin for China students. This was the pilot
was chosen as a tourism elective fieldtrip for ITE College West
attempt with future opportunities of international and Mandarin
Clementi. The Birds of Prey show was also videotaped and made
speaking students visiting the BirdPark and participating in the
into a teaching tool for the elective.
Birds of Prey behind-the-scenes programme.
Jurong BirdPark was featured in a children’s entertainment
A group of events management students also selected the park to
programme, which was aired on Suria on 31 December 2006. It
work on a project on organising a bird conservation event for their
featured the Park as one of the fun and educational venues for
fellow students and teachers in the module.
children to go during holidays. Feeding the lories, pelicans, bee
eaters and starlings and Eggs and Chicks, the behind-the-scenes
Three new guided tours were introduced for kindergarten children.
programme were featured. Fun activities at the ‘Splash and Slide
In conjunction with the opening of the new African Wetlands exhibit,
Station’ and ‘Birds n Buddies’ show were also highlighted.
a series of African-themed special tours and bird camps were also
designed for primary and secondary school students. A mini-
The Park participated in the Singapore Art Museum’s school holiday
birdwatching experience was specially arranged and conducted
event Animals in the Museum, targeted at children between 4 and
for three year old kindergarten students.
11 years old. Live parrots, specimens of eggs, feathers, skeletons
and bones, and board games relating to birds and suitable for
Students from Indonesia enjoyed a newly created one-day bird
young children were displayed at the booth for public interaction
camp with behind-the-scenes programme and feeding opportunities
and participation, and chat talks for educating the public on bird
with the birds. The Birds of Prey behind-the-scenes programme
conservation.
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MARKETING, PUBLICITY AND COMMUNICATIONS
The marketing team had an invigorating
year with a plethora of value-added
initiatives, aimed at increasing
visitorship. Local and international
publicity campaigns also featured
prominently in the calendar.
reeling in the crowds
Visitorship for all three parks totalled 3.3 million, a healthy 3.2% growth over FY05/06.
Local and tourist visitorship for Singapore Zoo totalled 1 million and 0.4 million respectively,
representing a growth of 2% and 33% in the respective segments. Night Safari received
3% more visitors compared to last financial year. Its attendance totalled 1.04 million, of
which 86% were tourists.
MICE functions held at Singapore Zoo and Night Safari brought in S$1.3 million in revenue,
posting an 18% decrease over FY05/06. Although there were 28% more events in FY06,
the drop in revenue was due to the closure of Safari Restaurant for redevelopment works
of a brand new dining concept – Ulu Ulu Safari Restaurant, and renovation works for
Rainforest Trail leading to a new tram route. However, there were a few key MICE events
that led to more significant publicity for our parks. Our guests included IMF World Bank
delegates and their spouses, CNBC TV India and Shiram Investors, which included
Singapore Zoo reached out to
Bollywood legend Dharmendra.
the masses with a bang through outdoor
advertising media. Commuters on
the streets were greeted by orang utans, otters
and elephants at bus shelters with 3D flagship
In an effort to keep the brand relevant, Singapore Zoo refreshed its logo with a new,
contemporary look, while retaining the name ‘Singapore Zoo’ in May 2006. This modern
shelters, 2D posters and 6-sheet posters all
look and feel of the logo embodies the essence of a fun, learning experience offered by
around the island. The year-long Extinction
the park to visitors of all ages. The tagline Rainforest. Animals. Life is apt as it evokes
is Forever. Conserve. initiative is supported
an imagery of the Zoo as a rainforest park with animals that inspire us for life.
by Clear Channel. The success of this
campaign was replicated with Night Safari. In
October, the nocturnal wildlife park launched
a series of 6-sheet and 2D posters ads,
featuring endangered Asian species like Asian
elephant, Indian rhino and Malayan tiger.
Singapore Zoo reiterated its position that wildlife, such as the endangered orang utans,
should not be kept as pets. This educational message was communicated through a
television commercial – launched end May 2006 – which highlighted that these primates
should remain in the wild and not be kept as pets.
Singapore Zoo also reached out to the masses with a bang through outdoor advertising
medium. Commuters on the streets were greeted by orang utans, otters and elephants
at bus shelters with 3D flagship shelters, 2D posters and 6-sheet posters found all around
the island. The year-long Extinction is Forever. Conserve. initiative is supported by
Clear Channel.
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MARKETING, PUBLICITY AND COMMUNICATIONS
Singapore Zoo’s enduring icon: Ah Meng, the Sumatran orang utan.
Two sales missions to China yielded an influx of visits from China nationals: Beijing
International Tourism Expo (BITE 2006) in June and China International Trade Mart (CITM
2006) in November.
Between 28 July to 31 August 2006, 5,000 students from schools across China visited
Singapore Zoo and Night Safari. The visits were coordinated by Golden Travel. During
their time in the parks, educational worksheets were given out to the students to enrich
the outdoor living classroom experience.
For 18 nights in July and August 2006, 9,000 Amway China delegates visited Night Safari
as part of their incentive trip to Singapore. The local ground handler was Vacation Asia.
This is by far the largest MICE movement to our parks.
The parks were abuzz throughout the year with a storm of events to complement festivities,
school holidays and the opening of new or relaunched exhibits.
Ah Meng, Singapore Zoo’s famous Sumatran orang utan celebrated her 46th birthday
on 18 June. Her birthday bash was a great success with over 120 guests and media
attending the event. This birthday party was the highlight of a series of events organised
to raise awareness of the threats faced by both species of orang utans, the Bornean and
the Sumatran, and included activities such as nostalgic photo competitions and coconut
Families congregated at Pavilion By
husking challenge; pitting visitors’ abilities against those of an orang utan husking a
The Lake for the screening of Barnyard.
coconut from within its exhibit.
Barnyard, the first of two charity movie screenings for the year, was shown at Singapore
Zoo’s Pavilion by the Lake on 26 August 2006. The second charity movie screened was
Charlotte’s Web on 15 December 2006. For both charity movie screenings, priority was
given to adopters and donors of Wildlife Conservation Singapore Fund, Friends of the
Zoo, Wildlife Unlimited members and Corporate ‘Friends of the Zoo’ members. The movie
screenings raised a total of $5,480 and $2,760 respectively; giving a net total of $8,240
that was channeled to the Wildlife Conservation Singapore Fund.
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MARKETING, PUBLICITY AND COMMUNICATIONS
During the September school holidays, Singapore Zoo conveyed conservation messages
by inviting visitors to the Asian small-clawed otter exhibit to join in with fun recycling
activities such as recycled pencil treat, otters clean up crew challenge, fancy dress
race and art from waste workshops.
Singapore Zoo ushered in the Year of the Pig with a stream of ‘hogspicious’ Lunar New
Year activities. Daily highlights included the all new Happy Hogs Show, Zoodiac Trail,
pig topiary at Zoo entrance, traditional new year goodies at Rainforest Courtyard,
Chinese arts bazaar and yusheng at Restaurants in the Wild and Ulu Ulu Safari
Restaurant. Weekend and public holiday highlights included lunar lion dance, blessings
from God of Fortune, special token feeding sessions for babirusa and warthog, flying
lion stunts, Zoodiac stars gathering and luminous dragon dance at the entrance of
Singapore Zoo and Night Safari.
In conjunction with the newly upgraded Reptile Garden, visitors could join in for some ‘scaly fun’ with
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles appearance and tortoise pop up card creation workshop with Oistein
The Happy Hogs Show
Kristiansen. Other fringe activities included stunt performances at the Zoo entrance, Wildlife in China photo
was a hit with guests
exhibition, a talk by renowned wildlife photographer Mr Xi Zhinong and performances by Samba Masala,
during the Lunar New
a Brazilian percussion band.
Year period.
Jurong BirdPark received a total of 817,000 visitors, representing a decrease of 5% over FY05/06 due to the
main entrance development and adverse bird flu news in the region. The tourist segment made up 60% of total
visitorship.
As part of the grand opening of the BirdPark entrance on 2 August 2006, President S R Nathan also launched
the new, vibrant and colourful BirdPark logo.
Various sales missions to promote the park overseas were undertaken. In March 2007, Jurong BirdPark
participated in Guangzhou International Travel Fair (GITF) and 1+1 Southern China Road Show sales mission
to Guangzhou and Xiamen, China. The objective was to solicit deals with potential outbound travel agents, to
gather valuable market information and have a better understanding of the large and potentially dynamic China
market base through first hand agent’s feedback and consumer contact.
In April 2006, the Park’s Senior Manager (Marketing & Corporate Affairs) was invited by Singapore Tourism
Board (STB) to perform and host the Consumer and Trade Event programmes in Kolkata, Hyderabad and
Ludhiana. The event gave the Park strategic mileage in these high growth Indian cities.
Jurong BirdPark also played host to several overseas film crews, bringing the Park into the media spotlight.
An Indian TV crew representing Star Plus, the top rated Hindi-language entertainment network in Mumbai, shot
on location in December 2006. This was for an episode of Ba Bahoo Baby, a popular weekly TV series that’s
aired on cable channel 41 locally. This programme has a strong following amongst the Hindi speaking community
in India. The full-day shoot covered locations like the Waterfall Aviary, Pelican Cove and Lory Loft, with one of
the hosts taking part in the secretary bird act at the ‘Birds of Prey Show’.
In March 2007, a Fu Jian China TV programme did an extended feature on Jurong BirdPark. Shooting covered
many of the Park’s attractions and the programme was aired over 10 TV stations to an audience of 1 billion
viewers in May 2007.
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SERVICE EXCELLENCE
Training and development of WRS
employees continued to be a key
functional role actively pursued by
managers and their staff. WRS’ human
resource team continued to be the focal
point for all training activities as it strived
to enhance the core competencies and
WOW training is regularly held for Zoo staff to
professional image of all staff.
learn more about the world of flora and fauna.
a personal touch
A milestone achievement for Zoology Department’s in-house training for zookeepers was
the initiative to collaborate with the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA)
to help enhance the Zoo Biology Basic Course and obtain accreditation under the
Workforce Skills Qualifications framework. The course was accredited in May 2006.
Sixteen keepers from both the Zoo and Night Safari attended this 80-hour course,
conducted once weekly over a period of 20 weeks.
Several zoology staff members were given the opportunity to undertake overseas training
courses and attend relevant conferences and workshops. These included six staff (three
each from the Zoo and Night Safari) who attended the International Zoo Keepers’
Conference in Australia; two Deputy Head Keepers who attended a Primate Training and
Enrichment Workshop in the USA and a Head Keeper who participated in the Amphibian
Biodiversity Conservation Course at the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust in the Channel
Islands, Jersey.
In September 2006, seven zoology officers from both the Zoo and Night Safari attended
the South East Asian Zoos Association (SEAZA) conference in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.
Six presentations were made, and these were well received by the conference participants.
Two elephant keepers, one each from the Zoo and Night Safari, attended the Elephant
Management School in Hamburg, Germany in November 2006. One keeper each from
Zoo and Night Safari were sent on attachment to Khao Kheow Zoo and Dusit Zoo, both
in Thailand, to learn about the breeding of the clouded leopard and Douc langur respectively,
in March 2007. Following their overseas stints, these staff members shared their experiences
through presentations for their colleagues during lunchtime talks.
Just as our resident animals enjoy behavioural enrichment to mentally stimulate them,
different recreational and welfare activities were planned throughout the year to encourage
staff to keep fit and upkeep the spirit of camaraderie. Some of the more colourful examples
included a durian party, in-line skating lessons, desktop yoga sessions, healthy cooking
workshops and various sporting tournaments.
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SERVICE EXCELLENCE
WRS’ service excellence did not go unnoticed by the industry as all three parks won
The BirdPark was conferred the Certificate
several accolades during the 21st Singapore Tourism Awards 2006. Night Safari won
of Commendation by the Singapore industrial
Best Leisure Attraction Experience, the seventh time since its inception in 1994. This
& Services Employees’ Union (SISEU) in
outstanding achievement marks the 17th time Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS) parks
recognition of the Park’s strong commitment
have been named Best Leisure Attraction Experience since the industry awards was first
and contribution towards an excellent labour-
introduced in 1985; with eight previous wins by Singapore Zoo and two from Jurong
management relationship.
BirdPark. As added icing on the cake, all three parks emerged winners in the Top 10 Best
Family Experiences category: Jungle breakfast at Singapore Zoo, Catch the Creatures
It also won a Gold Award for the Singapore
of the Night Show at Night Safari, and Feed the Lories at Jurong BirdPark.
Health Award in August 2006 by the Health
Promotion Board to give national recognition
Altogether, 101 WRS staff received the Excellent Service Award (EXSA) in 2006: 22 Star,
to organisations with commendable
45 Gold and 34 Silver winners. This national award recognises individuals who have
Workplace Health Promotion programmes.
delivered outstanding service. Additionally, among the pool of 49 Stars from the various
attractions, Emmey Mohd B Nenpari from Night Safari Operations emerged victorious
In March 2007, Jurong BirdPark was
with the prestigious SuperStar award. Mr Roslee Mustaffa, a technician from Jurong
accredited the Pro-Family Business Mark
BirdPark was also awarded the Model Worker for the Singapore Labour Foundation (SLF)
with its facilities, products, services, activities
Educational Tours Award in August 2006.
and programmes that entice family outings
and enhance and enrich family bonding.
With this accreditation, BirdPark is amongst
the first 50 companies in Singapore to be
awarded such a mark.
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FOOD & BEVERAGE / RETAIL
For an overview of WRS, the F&B
department showed an improvement in
revenue of $1.96 million (10.7%) over the
previous FY. However, profit eroded by
13.4% versus the last year, due to the
initial start up and write off costs for the
present FY’s projects. At present, the
overall F&B revenue constitutes 25% of
the WRS total revenue and 34% for NBPT.
With better understanding of the
customer needs from surveys and the
past development projects, we will
The rustic
continue to fine tune and evolve our F&B
ambience of Ulu Ulu
to offer better alternatives at a more
Safari Restaurant is the perfect
profitable margin for the organisation.
setting for a memorable dinner.
an all-encompassing
experience
Aside from the opening of Ulu Ulu Safari Restaurant at Night Safari, Jurong BirdPark
experienced new frontiers in dining. In line with the re-development of the entrance, a
Bongo Burgers restaurant took over the former McDonald’s site at the park. More than
half a million dollars was spent setting up this second Bongo outlet, with the first being
in Night Safari. Guests can now enjoy a quick casual dining experience with a special
African theme.
In Singapore Zoo, work was done to develop mobile carts which are used throughout the
park on weekends and other peak seasons to build our kiosks business.
In the area of banqueting and events organisation, we focused heavily on corporate
dinners, overseas student groups and Gourmet Safari Express. Due to renovations to
Safari Restaurant, locations at the Zoo were used as substitute for the daily dinners. This
resulted in lost opportunities for hosting functions and banquets.
Prominent luminaries in FY06/07 included Minister of State, S Iswaran and Jane Goodall,
the conservationist. Our regular clients for Gourmet Safari Express include Wildlife Asia,
Hewlett Packard, Prudential and INSEAD.
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RETAIL
An avalanche of exciting merchandise
awaits guests at Zoo Shop.
In October 2006, Singapore Zoo launched its first retail outlet
named Zoo Shop. Fully operated and managed by the Zoo, the
4,000 square feet shop showcases a rainforest theme design and
décor. Zoo Shop carries a wide range of offerings for both young
and old. Customers can find specially crafted plush, souvenir items
and apparel under Singapore Zoo’s own branding and concept.
The Glow in the Dark cave is always a magnet for children and
adults looking for something different.
Visitors from all over the world can also buy keepsakes from
Singapore Zoo and Night Safari at a click of their mouse. The parks
have launched an online shopping facility – SafariZoo Shop. The
e-store can be accessed at www.safarizooshop.com and offers a
brimming selection of animal-themed items.
‘Feathers’ - a newly-opened, spacious retail
Jurong BirdPark also opened its first self-managed gift shop in July
outlet at Jurong BirdPark.
2006. Aptly named Feathers, this spacious 2,000 square feet retail
outlet offers visitors an unforgettable shopping experience with a
wide array of bird-related merchandise and unique, limited edition
gifts. World famous brands, such as Harley Davidson, sell specially
designed tees sporting the eagle and the Park’s iconic attraction,
the world’s tallest man-made waterfall. A second retail outlet called
Wings opened in February 2007 to offer a wider range of gifts and
merchandise.
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SPONSORS AND DONORS
Zoo Adopters – FY 06/07
Name of Adopters
Adopted Exhibit
Abbott Laboratories(S) Pte Ltd
Growie, The Giraffe
The Australian International School, Singapore
Banjo, The Orang Utan
Borneo Motors (S) Pte Ltd
Cheetah Exhibit
DBS Bank Ltd
Animal Friends Show
DFS Venture Singapore (Pte) Limited
Gambir, The Asian Elephant
E D & F Man Asia Pte Ltd
Cocoa Tree
Eu Yan Sang International Ltd
Traditional Chinese Medicine interpretive
at Wildlife Healthcare and Research Centre viewing gallery
F&N Coca-Cola (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Omar, The White Tiger
General Motors Overseas Distribution
Corporation of Singapore
Gangsa, The Gibbon
Haw Par Corporation Limited
Leopard Exhibit
Henkel Singapore Pte Ltd
Makhulu, The Chimpanzee
Hess Education Centre
Anita, The Orang Utan
supporters
of the wild
Hong Leong Foundation
Donor Wall at Wildlife Healthcare and Research Centre
Interbev (Singapore) Limited
Donor Wall at Wildlife Healthcare and Research Centre
International Researchers Club
Mandrill Exhibit
Lee Foundation Singapore
Tropical Crops Plantation
Chomel, The Orang Utan
Mcdata Technology Systems Singapore Pte Ltd
Miri and Merlin, The Orang Utans
Wildlife Conservation Singapore Fund is a
Malayan Motors
Jaguar Exhibit
registered charity and an Institution of Public
Mitsubishi Corporation
Lucy and Roni, The Giraffes
MobileOne Ltd
Amhara Stone Village Exhibit
Mr Ian Peter Windle
Cannonball Tree
Donations, adoptions and sponsorships to the
Mr Michael John Martin
Gunta, The Orang Utan
Fund are given tax-exempt receipts.
Mrs Christina Ong, Club 21 Pte Ltd
Binte, The Orang Utan
NEC Semiconductors Singapore Pte Ltd
Pelican Exhibit
Nokia Pte Ltd
Otter Segment – Wonders of the Wild Show
SembCorp Environmental Management Pte Ltd
Tree Frog Exhibit
Singapore Food Industries Ltd
Pot-Bellied Pig Exhibit
Singapore Petroleum Company Ltd
Penguin Exhibit
Singapore Police Co-Operative Society Limited
Sang Wira, The Elephant
Singapore Press Holdings Foundation Ltd
SPH Foundation Conservation Ambassadors
Proboscis Monkey at SPH Foundation Conservation Centre
Inuka, The Polar Bear
Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd
Sealion Segment
SMRT Corporation Ltd
Cotton Top Tamarin Exhibit
Starhub Mobile Pte Ltd
Red Langur Exhibit
Tanglin Trust School Ltd
Labu, The Orang Utan
Tanglin Trust School (Year 9)
Tu Bao, The Douc Langur
Cheng Kim Loke Foundation and
Lady YP McNeice
Malayan Tapir Exhibit
The Hongkong And Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited
Ah Meng, The Orang Utan
Meerkat Exhibit
The Shaw Foundation Pte
The Shaw Foundation Amphitheatre
Manatee Exhibit
Tiger Airways Pte Ltd
Winnie, The White Tiger
Unilever Singapore Pte Ltd
Squirrel Monkey
United Test And Assembly Center Ltd
Jati, The Elephant
Wuthelam Holdings Pte Ltd
Rabbit
Character with the primary objectives of
promoting education, conservation, research,
protection and habitat of endangered wildlife.
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SPONSORS AND DONORS
Night Safari Adopters – FY 06/07
Name of Adopters
Adopted Exhibit
American International Assurance Company, Limited
Porcupine Exhibit
Bedok Police Division
Giant Flying Squirrel
Chemical Industries (Far East) Limited
Malayan Tiger Viewing Shelter
DFS Venture Singapore (Pte) Limited
Thamin and Mouflon Habitats
F&N Coca Cola (Singpapore) Pte Ltd
Lesser Bushbaby Exhibit
Goodwood Park Hotel Ltd and Khoo Foundation
Fishing Cat Trail
Haw Par Healthcare Limited
Tiger Habitat
International Researchers Club
Kinkajou Exhibit
JTB Pte Ltd
Sambar Deer and Elephant Habitats
Millward Brown Asia Pacific
Mousedeer
MobileOne Ltd
Giraffe Habitat
Mr and Mrs Lim Soo Peng
Red-Crowned Crane
Mr Martin Storey
Babirusa Habitat
Network For Electronic Transfers (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Axis Deer
Nokia Pte Ltd
Pedro, The Otter
Police Coast Guard
Axis Deer
Singapore Prison Service
Forest Eagle Owl
White-Bellied Sea Eagle Habitat
Singapore Refining Company Pte Ltd
Marshbird Habitat
Singapore Telecom Mobile Pte Ltd
Ankole Exhibit
Standard Chartered Bank
Otter Habitat (Leopard Trail)
Starhub Mobile Pte Ltd
Serval Segment – Creatures of the Night Show
Thai Beverage Plc
Chawang Exhibit
The Shaw Foundation Pte
Slow Loris Habitat
Unilever Singapore Pte Ltd
Tarsier Habitat
Wuthelam Holdings Pte Ltd
Waterbuck
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SPONSORS AND DONORS
Jurong BirdPark Adopters – FY 06/07
Name of Adopters
Adopted Exhibit
Baxter Healthcare SA, Singapore Branch
Harry, The Wreathed Hornbill
Club HDB
Parco, The Double-Yellow Headed Amazon
FUJI Photo Film (Singapore) Pte Ltd
FUJI World of Hawks Show +
FUJI, the White-Bellied
Sea Eagle
Goodwood Park Hotel
Ronnie II, The Brahminy Kite
Honeywell (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Carlos, The Dalmatian Pelican
Hong Leong Foundation
24 Flamingos at The Birds n Buddies Show
Hydrochem(S) Pte Ltd
Riverine Exhibit
Lee Foundation Singapore
Penguin Expedition
Character with the primary objectives of promoting
Lady Yuen Peng McNeice
Bali Mynah Exhibit
education, conservation, research, protection and
MobileOne Ltd
White Bellied Sea Eagle
improvement of endangered birdlife. Donations and
Network for Electronic Transfers (S) Pte Ltd
Mr. Horn, The Toco Toucan
sponsorships to the ‘Fund’ are given tax-exempt
Nokia Pte Ltd
Ippey, The Scarlet Macaw
Pearson Education South Asia Pte Ltd
The Puffins
Reddot Publishing Inc Pte Ltd
White-Tailed Sea Eagle
Birdlife Conservation Singapore Fund (the ‘Fund’) is
a registered charity and an Institution of Public
receipts.
SECOM (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Barn and Spotted Wood Owls Exhibit
Singapore Food Industries Limited
Sasha, The Red-Legged Seriema
Singapore Press Holdings Limited
Birds N Buddies Show,
Carribean Flamingo
Samson, The Golden Eagle
Singapore Refining Company Pte Ltd
Mac, The Scarlet Macaw
Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd
Kings of the Skies Show
SMRT Corporation Ltd
Great-Pied Hornbill Exhibit
Solid Gold Pets (S.E.A.) Pte Ltd
Batman and Robin (German Pointer Dogs)
Sunbear Publishing Pte Ltd
The Snowy Owls at The World of Darkness
Sutera Harbour Resort
Lesser Bird Of Paradise
The Shaw Foundation Private
Fly-Pass Macaws
The Stewart Family Foundation Inc
African Grasslands
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited
Panorail Trains
Tony Wong Jensen
Shoebill Stork
Unilever Singapore Pte Ltd
Angel, The Harris’ Hawk
United Overseas Bank Limited
Lancer, The Brahminy Kite
30
Wildlife Reserves Singapore
Financial & Attendance Information
Total Revenue FY 06/07 $75.95m
Adoptions & Donations 2%
FOB/FOZ/WU 4%
Trams/Panorail 12%
Others 6%
F&B 26%
Admission 44%
Retail 6%
Total Expenses FY 06/07 $71.58m
Animal Feed & Vet Expenses 3%
Utilities 5%
General & Administration 5%
Marketing A&P 6%
Net Depreciation and write off 19%
Maintenance Expenses 10%
Professional & Consultancy 4%
F&B and Retail Costs of Sales 12%
Staff Costs 36%
18
15
3.5
TOTAL
VISITORS
(in million)
3.0
12
2.5
9
2.0
1.0
6
NPAT
3
($ in million)
0
0.5
-3
1.5
0.0
01/02 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07
FY
-6
01/02 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07
Jurong BirdPark
Night Safari
Singapore Zoo
WRS
FY
31
80 Mandai Lake Road Singapore 729826 Tel: 65 6269 3411 Fax: 65 6367 2974