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  1. vogelcommando

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    yesterday went to Zoo, came to know there are total 4 fossa in Singapore zoo now. The new pair is a sibling, male and female. They are in the exhibition area same time yesterday.
    I hope I am not the last one know this news:)
     
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    Does anyone know which subspecies of leopard is held at Singapore zoo?
     
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    Sri Lankan Leopard.
     
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    Thanks lintworm..and the orangutan species?
     
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    Sumatran and Bornean, as well as a couple of hybrids. I'm not sure if the Zoo has conducted any genetic studies on their orangutans to determine if any are Tapanuli.
     
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    So are the Sumatrans and Borneans kept together?
     
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    Only non-breeding individuals of both species are allowed to socialise, such as groups of females and juveniles.
     
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    Has the renovation of the elephant complex at the zoo started yet?
     
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    Not yet. A completely new elephant habitat will be built actually, and for that to happen the existing children's zoo needs to be relocated first (the new elephant habitat will be built on the existing children's zoo site). Plans for the new children's zoo have yet to be approved. So i would estimate that the new elephant habitat will be ready in 2023 or so.

    Building works for the new sealion exhibit (remodelling of the former polar bear exhibit) will start later this year.
     
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    CNA has informed me that S'pore Zoo has reopened while the PAP is fighting a General Election.

    How'd it go? Are zoo staff enforcing masks and social distancing rules? Have all parks reopened or just the zoo?

    Oh and has PM Lee's magic cup returned?
     
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    The Zoo, Bird Park and River Safari have reopened. Night Safari will open later when the social distancing procedures are worked out. Masks must be worn when in public in Singapore, so yes it is a requirement to have one on when visiting the parks. Social distancing is a bit harder to enforce but all shows and keeper talks are suspended at the parks to prevent crowds forming.

    I see you know of PM Lee's magic cup! Sadly the cup hasn't been seen for a while.
     
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    Hasn't the exhibit been under refurbishment since Inuka passed on? (Also I read somewhere on ZooChat that penguins would be incorporated in this plan, is that still the case?)
     
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    The polar bear enclosure has sat empty since Inuka died. The wolverine and raccoon dogs remained on display until recently; they are currently off show and I don't know what will become of them (likely to be exported). The whole Frozen Tundra exhibit is now closed and awaiting regulatory approval for building works to commence.

    The new coastal habitat will house the Californian sealions, African penguins and pelicans.
     
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    Well, that sucks. I remember the giant memorial to Inuka, but I'm glad to have seen the raccoon dogs. I don't think I've seen them at any other zoo I've been to.


    I did see a couple of videos and it looks like the zoo has marked out spaces on the ground in front of the exhibits of where one should stand, so at least that's something. Not sure anybody here would pay attention to it though!

    And of course! He takes a sip and miracuously speaks another language! It's a wonderfully amazing cup worthy of a musical!
     
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    Two Electric Blue Geckos (Lygodactylus williamsi) hatched at Reptopia. These are critically endangered little geckos from Africa, in serious threat of disappearing from their tiny natural range. Singapore Zoo received the species in 2017 and has been breeding them ever since.
     
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    WRS's reptile collection has really come of age these past few years. The amphibian collection needs to catch up ;)

    By the way, I noticed a new outdoor enclosure at Reptopia (adjacent to the crocodile monitor enclosure) that is almost completed. I presume it is for tortoises or box turtles?
     
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    The new outdoor enclosure is apparently for Radiated Tortoises, according to a friend.
     
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    Yes, there are two new yards being built right now: one for Radiated Tortoises and one for Asian Brown Tortoises.
     
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    @TheBirdMan is the purple-faced langur now allowed to free range at Primate Kingdom? I came across a photo on social media of it sitting on the Primate Kingdom sign.
     
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