This month, we’re celebrating World Animal Day and there’s no better way to respect the lives of creatures of the land and sea than by doing our part to help keep the planet clean.
Beyond animal care and wildlife conservation, Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS) — parent company of Jurong Bird Park, Night Safari, River Safari, and Singapore Zoo — is working towards a sustainable future through the Go Green for Wildlife campaign to reduce non-biodegradable single-use plastics. Other than harnessing sustainable energy through solar panels and recycling waste to enhance the exhibits, WRS is encouraging park-goers to join in this mission to protect the planet. Guests are encouraged to reuse refillable bottles, shopping bags, and reduce their use of plastic straws. Mr Mike Barclay, Group Chief Executive Officer of Mandai Park Holdings, said, “we seek to encourage our guests to adopt environmentally-friendly practices and become sustainability champions.”
As part of Go Green for Wildlife, WRS is holding a month-long exhibit ‘The Deadliest Monster of our waters is our plastic waste’. Highlights include art by Tan Zi Xi, a special song by local songwriter Inch Chua to be released on 6 October, and the Go Green for Wildlife! art competition.
The Future of Our Water and An Effort Most Futile
Featuring the works of Artist Tan Zi Xi (Messymsxi), The Future of Our Water is a whopping 14-metre tank displayed at River Safari, illustrating how the seas will be horrifyingly clogged up with plastic if we continue to be irresponsible about disposing of our waste. Also, two pop-up galleries titled An Effort Most Futile will be displayed at Jurong Bird Park and Singapore Zoo, displaying illustrations of why saving the environment requires everyone’s effort.
River Talk: Quest for the Deadliest Monster show
Head to River Safari to check out this special presentation of animals on a quest to fight the deadly plastic monster, and catch the debut of the four young Asian small-clawed otters and a capybara (if you dare).
Go Green for Wildlife! Art Competition
Drawings from preschoolers centred around plastic waste issues will be displayed in Singapore Zoo’s Frozen Tundra exhibit. Listen to the voices of the future generation and vote for your favourite drawing for a chance to win an up-close encounter with the cutest creatures in town, the otters. Voting closes 22 October.
Learn how to save the environment at activity booths and exhibits
Do you know how single-use plastics harm wildlife? What about how much plastic waste an average Singapore household generates in a week? Find out at these exhibits and get tips on how to reduce plastic waste in your household.
Snap the deadly monsters!
Find the four plastic monsters scattered about the parks and get a snap with them in your most creative disapproving pose. Get your cameras ready! The best shots win an up close and personal encounter with the adorable otters! Winners are selected weekly and the contest closes on 22 October.
When: 1 -31 October, activities on weekends only
Where: Jurong Bird Park, River Safari, Singapore Zoo
Cost: Activities are free, normal admission rates apply.
Jurong Bird Park: $29 (adult) and $19 (child 3 to 12 years)
River Safari: $30 (adult) and $20 (child 3 to 12 years)
Singapore Zoo: $33 (adult) and $22 (child 3 to 12 years)
Time: Various
Note: in October, kids who are local residents enter FREE with every paying adult.
www.deadliestmonster.sg
Top image: Save The Animals For Later by Hannah Ong Kai Xuan.
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