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Tanukis Arrive From Japan
Wildlife Reserves Singapore recently welcomed its first pair of tanukis from Asahimaya Zoo, Japan. Tanukis are a subspecies of raccoon dogs native to Japan, and these beautiful canids mark the first animal exchange between WRS and Asahimaya Zoo.
Named Pom and Poko, the tanukis will be housed at a permanent exhibit in the upcoming River Safari, Asia's first river-themed park. |
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River Safari Ground Breaking Ceremony 2010
Wildlife Reserves Singapore celebrated a significant milestone with the ground-breaking of Asia's first river-themed wildlife park. River Safari, which will be the world's largest repository of fresh water animals and many critically endangered animals like the giant panda, marks a new chapter of growth for the 10-year-old company, bringing it closer to its vision of being the foremost wildlife institution in the world.
Comprising boat rides and displays of freshwater habitats of the famous rivers of the world like the Mississippi, Congo, Nile, Ganges, Murray, Mekong and Yangtze, the River Safari will provide a close-up, multi-sensory experience for visitors. For example, the indigenous wildlife at the Amazon River will be showcased at the Amazon Flooded Forest exhibit, which will be home to deadly river creatures like the anaconda and electric eel, as well as the elusive giant river otter, one of the most endangered animals in South America. |
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