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Record seizure of rhinoceros horns in Singapore
On 8 Nov, NParks and the Airport Police Division of the Singapore Police Force were alerted by SATS, an air cargo handler at Singapore Changi Airport, to four suspicious packages that were bound for Laos.
Upon inspection, 20 rhinoceros horns (35.7 kg) and around 150 kg of other animal parts were discovered and seized by NParks. This is Singapore's largest-ever rhino horn seizure to date, surpassing the previous record of 34.7 kg in 2022.
Singapore takes a zero-tolerance stance on the illegal trade of endangered wildlife species, and their parts and derivatives. Here’s how you can help:
🚫 Avoid purchasing products with endangered animal parts
📱 Report information on illegal wildlife trade to cites@nparks.gov.sg (all reports will be kept confidential)
On 8 Nov, NParks and the Airport Police Division of the Singapore Police Force were alerted by SATS, an air cargo handler at Singapore Changi Airport, to four suspicious packages that were bound for Laos.
Upon inspection, 20 rhinoceros horns (35.7 kg) and around 150 kg of other animal parts were discovered and seized by NParks. This is Singapore's largest-ever rhino horn seizure to date, surpassing the previous record of 34.7 kg in 2022.
Singapore takes a zero-tolerance stance on the illegal trade of endangered wildlife species, and their parts and derivatives. Here’s how you can help:
🚫 Avoid purchasing products with endangered animal parts
📱 Report information on illegal wildlife trade to cites@nparks.gov.sg (all reports will be kept confidential)
[Celebrate ECP Day 2025 with Friends of East Coast Park]
Mark your calendars – ECP Day is happening this Saturday! 🏖
Look forward to exciting booths and fun activities by the Friends of East Coast Park and our various partners. You can also collect 5 limited edition ECP landmark pins by visiting the booths and participating in the activities! ✨
🗓️: Sat, 22 Nov 2025
📍: Parkland Green Lawn, East Coast Park Area C
⏰: 9am – 1pm
🔗: go.gov.sg/ecpday-2025
Mark your calendars – ECP Day is happening this Saturday! 🏖
Look forward to exciting booths and fun activities by the Friends of East Coast Park and our various partners. You can also collect 5 limited edition ECP landmark pins by visiting the booths and participating in the activities! ✨
🗓️: Sat, 22 Nov 2025
📍: Parkland Green Lawn, East Coast Park Area C
⏰: 9am – 1pm
🔗: go.gov.sg/ecpday-2025
Calling all cat owners! 🐾
If you haven’t done so yet, here’s a gentle reminder:
✅ Free cat licensing continues until 31 August 2026!
✅ Complete the pet ownership course before applying for your licence.
✅ Ensure your cats are microchipped and sterilised to keep them happy and healthy.
Let’s continue being purr-fectly responsible cat owners together! 😺
Find out more about the Cat Management Framework here: go.gov.sg/cat-framework
If you haven’t done so yet, here’s a gentle reminder:
✅ Free cat licensing continues until 31 August 2026!
✅ Complete the pet ownership course before applying for your licence.
✅ Ensure your cats are microchipped and sterilised to keep them happy and healthy.
Let’s continue being purr-fectly responsible cat owners together! 😺
Find out more about the Cat Management Framework here: go.gov.sg/cat-framework
Did you know Singapore is home to the Lesser Dog-faced Fruit Bat (Cynopterus brachyotis)? 🦇
These tiny fruit bats help our forests grow by feeding on nectar and fruit, spreading seeds along the way. Males wear a reddish collar, while females have a yellowish one — nature’s way of matching accessories!
You might spot them roosting quietly under leaves or in trees!
📷: Goh Mei Hui
These tiny fruit bats help our forests grow by feeding on nectar and fruit, spreading seeds along the way. Males wear a reddish collar, while females have a yellowish one — nature’s way of matching accessories!
You might spot them roosting quietly under leaves or in trees!
📷: Goh Mei Hui
Youth Stewards for Nature 2026 – Last call!
Join us for the next edition of Youth Stewards for Nature (YSN) programme! For youths aged 18 to 25, dive into real-world projects and develop a range of skills in research, fieldwork, design and community engagement – alongside experienced NParks staff and partner mentors.
What's in it for you?
🔥 Lead meaningful projects over 6-9 months.
👉 Choose from 3 exciting project themes: Community Animal Management, Biodiversity and Wildlife, or Urban Greenery.
🔗: Sign up now at go.gov.sg/nparks-ysn
⏰: Registration closes on 30 Nov 2025 (or when projects are filled)
Join us for the next edition of Youth Stewards for Nature (YSN) programme! For youths aged 18 to 25, dive into real-world projects and develop a range of skills in research, fieldwork, design and community engagement – alongside experienced NParks staff and partner mentors.
What's in it for you?
🔥 Lead meaningful projects over 6-9 months.
👉 Choose from 3 exciting project themes: Community Animal Management, Biodiversity and Wildlife, or Urban Greenery.
🔗: Sign up now at go.gov.sg/nparks-ysn
⏰: Registration closes on 30 Nov 2025 (or when projects are filled)
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Have you seen the hidden forest kingdom thriving near you? 👀
Join mycology experts Amy Choong (NUS) and Serena Lee (NParks) as they take you on an exclusive mushroom spotting adventure through Singapore Botanic Gardens' Rainforest!
Ready to dive deeper into the fungi kingdom? Check out our latest That’s Wild episode at go.gov.sg/thatswildpodcast.
Join mycology experts Amy Choong (NUS) and Serena Lee (NParks) as they take you on an exclusive mushroom spotting adventure through Singapore Botanic Gardens' Rainforest!
Ready to dive deeper into the fungi kingdom? Check out our latest That’s Wild episode at go.gov.sg/thatswildpodcast.
Pressing Plant Matters: Celebrating 150 Years of the Singapore Herbarium
This special exhibition traces the remarkable journey of the Singapore Herbarium (SING) — from its humble beginnings in 1875 to become the second-largest herbarium in Southeast Asia!
Housing over 800,000 plant and fungi specimens, find out how each meticulously pressed specimen tells a story of exploration, conservation, and the beauty of botanical study! 🌱
📅: Now till 30 Nov 2026 (Closed on the last Thursday of every month)
⏰: 9am - 6pm (Last entry at 5.30pm)
📍: Level 1, Botanical Art Gallery, Gallop Extension, Singapore Botanic Gardens
This special exhibition traces the remarkable journey of the Singapore Herbarium (SING) — from its humble beginnings in 1875 to become the second-largest herbarium in Southeast Asia!
Housing over 800,000 plant and fungi specimens, find out how each meticulously pressed specimen tells a story of exploration, conservation, and the beauty of botanical study! 🌱
📅: Now till 30 Nov 2026 (Closed on the last Thursday of every month)
⏰: 9am - 6pm (Last entry at 5.30pm)
📍: Level 1, Botanical Art Gallery, Gallop Extension, Singapore Botanic Gardens
Think fungi are just mushrooms on your plate? Think again!
In this episode, mycology experts Amy Choong (NUS) and Serena Lee (NParks) unearth the secrets of Singapore's fungi - from tiny spores to dinner plate-sized mushrooms.
Tune in at go.gov.sg/thatswildpodcast. Follow us for more episodes, which will be released monthly!
In this episode, mycology experts Amy Choong (NUS) and Serena Lee (NParks) unearth the secrets of Singapore's fungi - from tiny spores to dinner plate-sized mushrooms.
Tune in at go.gov.sg/thatswildpodcast. Follow us for more episodes, which will be released monthly!
Allotment Gardening Plots – Applications Open!
More than 140 allotment gardening plots islandwide will be open for application today! 🌱
These include 50 new plots at Bukit Canberra, and more than 90 plots from other allotment gardens, including East Coast Park, Sembawang Park and Kent Ridge Park! Apply for your preferred plot location via various AXS channels. Successful applicants will be notified within three months of the application closing.
📅: 2 Dec 2025 (10am) – 15 Dec 2025 (11.59pm)
🔗: For more info on applying for an allotment gardening plot, visit go.gov.sg/allotment-gardening-scheme
More than 140 allotment gardening plots islandwide will be open for application today! 🌱
These include 50 new plots at Bukit Canberra, and more than 90 plots from other allotment gardens, including East Coast Park, Sembawang Park and Kent Ridge Park! Apply for your preferred plot location via various AXS channels. Successful applicants will be notified within three months of the application closing.
📅: 2 Dec 2025 (10am) – 15 Dec 2025 (11.59pm)
🔗: For more info on applying for an allotment gardening plot, visit go.gov.sg/allotment-gardening-scheme
Fort Canning Festive Makers 2025
Looking for creative activities to get into the festive mood? Swing by Fort Canning Park and unleash your creativity with a little hands-on fun!
Enjoy craft activities with your little ones, explore the Spice Garden, or try building a simple model of Fort Gate or the old cannon. No registration required! ✨
🗓️: Now till 4 Jan 2026
⏰: 10am – 6pm daily
📍: Fort Canning Park, Fort Canning Centre
🔗: go.gov.sg/fc-festivemakers2025
Looking for creative activities to get into the festive mood? Swing by Fort Canning Park and unleash your creativity with a little hands-on fun!
Enjoy craft activities with your little ones, explore the Spice Garden, or try building a simple model of Fort Gate or the old cannon. No registration required! ✨
🗓️: Now till 4 Jan 2026
⏰: 10am – 6pm daily
📍: Fort Canning Park, Fort Canning Centre
🔗: go.gov.sg/fc-festivemakers2025
The Frangipani Vine (Chonemorpha fragrans) is a true tropical beauty native to Singapore, featuring large, oval leaves and clusters of creamy-white, sweetly scented flowers. 🌼
Unlike the familiar Frangipani tree, this one is a woody climber that can reach up to20 m by growing on top of other plants or structures!
Unlike the familiar Frangipani tree, this one is a woody climber that can reach up to
The Great Tree-asure Hunt (A Scavenger Hunt for kids)
This school holidays, join us for an exciting tree-asure hunt at the Singapore Botanic Gardens and find out more about the heritage trees, landmarks and conservation efforts! 🔍
Complete the interactive challenge with your family and win an exciting limited-edition prize.
🗓️: Thu, 11 Dec 2025
⏰: Session 1 (10am – 11am); Session 2 (10.15am – 11.15am); Session 3 (10.30am – 11.30am)
📍: Singapore Botanic Gardens
🔗: go.gov.sg/tgth
👧: Suitable for K2 children and above (parent accompanied)
This school holidays, join us for an exciting tree-asure hunt at the Singapore Botanic Gardens and find out more about the heritage trees, landmarks and conservation efforts! 🔍
Complete the interactive challenge with your family and win an exciting limited-edition prize.
🗓️: Thu, 11 Dec 2025
⏰: Session 1 (10am – 11am); Session 2 (10.15am – 11.15am); Session 3 (10.30am – 11.30am)
📍: Singapore Botanic Gardens
🔗: go.gov.sg/tgth
👧: Suitable for K2 children and above (parent accompanied)