There were also several free-ranging species, including White-faced Saki Monkeys, but I'm not sure if these are still present.
Singapore Zoo sent a 5-year old male Asiatic lion to Rotterdam - Blijdorp Zoo. His name is Aapel. I think this is the second offspring of the Singapore breeding pair Khapat x Amba to be transferred to Europe in 2014/15. Both Singapore parents have wild born parentage I believe and originate from the Sakkarbaug Zoo in Gujarat, India (but must check on that assumption still). What is the status with the Indian rhino? Female Mary from the US has been there for quite some time now and I have not heard much on progress with breeding? A swap of the male perhaps?
No success yet. Clearly the male is not a good breeding animal. Hopefully they can get a new stud soon.
Health-check of White tiger : Ageing white tiger Omar under health observation at Singapore Zoo - Singapore More Singapore Stories News & Top Stories - The Straits Times
The zoo has decided to import a new pair of white tigers from Indonesia. Also new bloodlines for the cheetahs and African lions. https://wrscomsg.wordpress.com/2015/03/03/new-stripes-spots-and-a-mane-event-at-singapore-zoo/
Am I the only one thinking that this is weird: Try to get a new pair of inbred mutants but on the other hand watching for new bloodlines for cheetahs and lions? By the way: Afaik, Singapore Zoo and Night Safari have (had) two different subspecies (Nubian and another one I forgot). So what kind of "African Lion" they are looking for? Greetings to Singapore and hope to see you again (this time in Switzerland?), zooish.
Hi zoomaniac! Zurich is definitely on my to-visit list I seem to recall that all the lions were P.l.krugeri... I may be wrong. The new lion is from Emmen, which subspecies do they keep? The new white tigers were a "business decision".
20 Mc Cord turtles arrived from Europe. Goal is to prepear the animals for a re-introduction project on Rori island, where the species became extinct by illigal turtle trapping. On Roti Island areas have been bought and protected so the new animals can live in safety. The project is a cooperation from Singapore Zoo, the Turtle Island ( breeding station in Graz ), Zoo Munster, Zoo Stuttgart, Nordens Ark, Zoo Vienna, privat turtle-keepers / breeders and the Wildlife Conservation Society ( New York ).
That is an interesting and encouraging project to hear about. I should think within the coming years - if this becomes more than successful - that more current holders and breeders of the species will provide turtles for the release project. Any further info to be found or project website for this?
Found this article ( in German ) about the project : TURTLE ISLAND | Wiederansiedlungsprojekt für die auf Roti Island ausgerottete McCord-Schlangenhalsschildkröte
English website: TURTLE ISLAND | Repatriation Project for the Extirpated McCord?s Snake-Necked Turtle Turtle (Chelodina mccordi)
Singapore Zoo has welcomed its first giraffe calf (a male) in 28 years. Story here: https://wrscomsg.wordpress.com/2015/11/12/tallest-sg50-baby-spotted-in-singapore-zoo/
