Animal & Veterinary Service Free Webinar Series: Clearing Misconceptions About Rabbit Care
Livestreaming later today, don’t miss our free webinar series on clearing misconceptions about rabbit care.
The Animal Doctors Pte Ltd vet Dr Cathy Chan and AVS vet Dr Sean Sum will be sharing the common misconceptions about rabbit care and their experiences in caring for rabbits.
Tune in this morning, and you’ll also be able to catch Dr Chan performing a live check of a rabbit during the session!
See you on AnimalBuzz Facebook at 11am! 🐇
📆: Saturday, 9 April 2022
⏰: 11 am – 12 pm
📍: Live on AnimalBuzzSG Facebook
Livestreaming later today, don’t miss our free webinar series on clearing misconceptions about rabbit care.
The Animal Doctors Pte Ltd vet Dr Cathy Chan and AVS vet Dr Sean Sum will be sharing the common misconceptions about rabbit care and their experiences in caring for rabbits.
Tune in this morning, and you’ll also be able to catch Dr Chan performing a live check of a rabbit during the session!
See you on AnimalBuzz Facebook at 11am! 🐇
📆: Saturday, 9 April 2022
⏰: 11 am – 12 pm
📍: Live on AnimalBuzzSG Facebook
If you’ve ever seen a flash of yellow fly by, it might’ve been the Olive-backed Sunbird (Nectarinia jugularis)! It’s named for its nectar-feeding habits, which is why it’s often found near flowers in our forests and parks. It has a quick wing beat, which makes it resemble a hummingbird.
Listen out for its crisp “tweet-tweet” and you just might spot this sunbird hovering nearby.
📷: Francis Yap
Listen out for its crisp “tweet-tweet” and you just might spot this sunbird hovering nearby.
📷: Francis Yap
Bazaar In the Garden @ Jurong Lake Gardens
Join us for a fun-filled day of online activities with Bazaar in the Garden!
Our gardening expert Dr Wilson Wong will answer your gardening questions and also share tips on growing media basics. 🌱
Kids can also look forward to storytelling, a floral craft session, and learn about the biodiversity at Jurong Lake Gardens!
🗓️: Saturday, 23 April 2022
⏰: 8am – 5pm
📍: Find out more and register for the programmes here
Join us for a fun-filled day of online activities with Bazaar in the Garden!
Our gardening expert Dr Wilson Wong will answer your gardening questions and also share tips on growing media basics. 🌱
Kids can also look forward to storytelling, a floral craft session, and learn about the biodiversity at Jurong Lake Gardens!
🗓️: Saturday, 23 April 2022
⏰: 8am – 5pm
📍: Find out more and register for the programmes here
Gardeners’ Day Out – Botanical Sketch Challenge
Unleash your creativity and showcase your artistic skills. Join us for our very first Botanical Sketch Challenge! 🎨 🖌
Using the base image of a plant part provided, incorporate it into a creative sketch, and stand a chance to bring home a Mushroom Plant (Rungia klossi S.Moore)!
Interested to participate?
1. Download the base image of a Sedge species (Carex sp.) or Corkscrew Flower (Strophanthus preussii).
2. Submit your artwork here by 25 April 2022, 5pm.
3. If you have more than one submission, compress them in a zip folder! (Max file size: 2MB)
Your imagination is the limit. 🤩
Unleash your creativity and showcase your artistic skills. Join us for our very first Botanical Sketch Challenge! 🎨 🖌
Using the base image of a plant part provided, incorporate it into a creative sketch, and stand a chance to bring home a Mushroom Plant (Rungia klossi S.Moore)!
Interested to participate?
1. Download the base image of a Sedge species (Carex sp.) or Corkscrew Flower (Strophanthus preussii).
2. Submit your artwork here by 25 April 2022, 5pm.
3. If you have more than one submission, compress them in a zip folder! (Max file size: 2MB)
Your imagination is the limit. 🤩
Pets’ Day Out
Pets’ Day Out (PDO) returns to Jurong Lake Gardens come 30 April!
Pet owners, sign your pets up for the signature free pet health check* by our Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) vets!
Or visit the adoption drive and say “hi” to the animals looking for ‘fur-ever’ homes from our Animal Welfare Group partners.
There will also be various kid-friendly activities including a Petzmania Lite booth and Doggie Detectives workshop** by Animal-Assisted Interactions Singapore!
📍: Jurong Lake Gardens, Gardenhouse
🗓: Sat, 30 Apr 2022
⏰: 3pm – 6pm
* Pet health checks are fully subscribed as at 3pm today. Thank you for the support!
** A workshop fee of $25/child applies (inclusive of programme materials and a goodie bag). Slots are limited, register here.
Pets’ Day Out (PDO) returns to Jurong Lake Gardens come 30 April!
Pet owners, sign your pets up for the signature free pet health check* by our Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) vets!
Or visit the adoption drive and say “hi” to the animals looking for ‘fur-ever’ homes from our Animal Welfare Group partners.
There will also be various kid-friendly activities including a Petzmania Lite booth and Doggie Detectives workshop** by Animal-Assisted Interactions Singapore!
📍: Jurong Lake Gardens, Gardenhouse
🗓: Sat, 30 Apr 2022
⏰: 3pm – 6pm
* Pet health checks are fully subscribed as at 3pm today. Thank you for the support!
** A workshop fee of $25/child applies (inclusive of programme materials and a goodie bag). Slots are limited, register here.
City in Nature webinar: The Story of Native Forests
Do you know our different shades of green? 🤔
Join us live at our City in Nature webinar this morning as our colleagues Ang Wee Foong and Dr Chong Kwek Yan talk about the conservation efforts to protect our nature reserves and enhance the urban landscapes in our City in Nature! 🌳
🗓️: Today, 16 April 2022
⏰: 10am – 11am
📍: Live on Zoom and NParksSG YouTube
Do you know our different shades of green? 🤔
Join us live at our City in Nature webinar this morning as our colleagues Ang Wee Foong and Dr Chong Kwek Yan talk about the conservation efforts to protect our nature reserves and enhance the urban landscapes in our City in Nature! 🌳
🗓️: Today, 16 April 2022
⏰: 10am – 11am
📍: Live on Zoom and NParksSG YouTube
Did you know that your pet cockatoo’s majestic crest can tell you a lot about how it is feeling?
A raised crest while dancing around is part of its mating ritual. While your pet may not have a potential mate in the house, it could be showing off for whoever is willing to give it attention!
The raised crest can also be a sign of aggression, especially if the bird is in the company of other birds. In other instances, it may be a sign of curiosity or simply a friendly greeting!
Discover more interesting facts about pets on AnimalBuzzSG!
📷: Magnascan
A raised crest while dancing around is part of its mating ritual. While your pet may not have a potential mate in the house, it could be showing off for whoever is willing to give it attention!
The raised crest can also be a sign of aggression, especially if the bird is in the company of other birds. In other instances, it may be a sign of curiosity or simply a friendly greeting!
Discover more interesting facts about pets on AnimalBuzzSG!
📷: Magnascan
SCO Music Oasis 2022: Waves of Music @ Jurong Lake Gardens
✅ Symphonic music
✅ Serene views
✅ Evening breeze
The Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) makes its way to the Wave Plaza at Jurong Lake Gardens for its latest concert!
Unwind to popular tunes while overlooking the green oasis. Whether you sway along with the melodious tunes or just sit back and relax, it’s a great way for everyone to enjoy music under the evening sky! 🌅
🗓: Saturday, 23 April 2022
⏰: 6pm – 7pm
📍: Jurong Lake Gardens, Wave Plaza
🎟: Register for your tickets here.
✅ Symphonic music
✅ Serene views
✅ Evening breeze
The Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) makes its way to the Wave Plaza at Jurong Lake Gardens for its latest concert!
Unwind to popular tunes while overlooking the green oasis. Whether you sway along with the melodious tunes or just sit back and relax, it’s a great way for everyone to enjoy music under the evening sky! 🌅
🗓: Saturday, 23 April 2022
⏰: 6pm – 7pm
📍: Jurong Lake Gardens, Wave Plaza
🎟: Register for your tickets here.
The Charming Bulbophyllum (Bulbophyllum trigonopus) surely lives up to its name. Its umbels have up to 10 attractive flowers, each adorned with light yellow petals densely spotted with red!
Once widespread in Singapore’s swampy areas, this epiphytic native orchid was rediscovered at the Nee Soon freshwater swamp forest in 2010. It has since been successfully propagated and reintroduced at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Dairy Farm Nature Park, Pasir Ris Park, and Upper Peirce Reservoir Park!
📷: Soh Weijing
Once widespread in Singapore’s swampy areas, this epiphytic native orchid was rediscovered at the Nee Soon freshwater swamp forest in 2010. It has since been successfully propagated and reintroduced at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Dairy Farm Nature Park, Pasir Ris Park, and Upper Peirce Reservoir Park!
📷: Soh Weijing
Spanning 81 hectares, Chestnut Nature Park is Singapore’s largest nature park!
It is also the first nature park with separate mountain biking and hiking trails. You can also find native trees like the Braided Chestnut (Castanopsis inermis) and Jelutong (Dyera costulata), as well as birds such as the Straw-headed Bulbul (Pycnonotus zeylanicus) and Banded Woodpecker (Picus miniaceus) here.
Wondering how to get to Chestnut Nature Park? Watch our video to find out!
It is also the first nature park with separate mountain biking and hiking trails. You can also find native trees like the Braided Chestnut (Castanopsis inermis) and Jelutong (Dyera costulata), as well as birds such as the Straw-headed Bulbul (Pycnonotus zeylanicus) and Banded Woodpecker (Picus miniaceus) here.
Wondering how to get to Chestnut Nature Park? Watch our video to find out!
Which type of trail would you rather explore at Chestnut Nature Park?
Anonymous Poll
76%
Hiking trails 🚶
4%
Biking trails 🚴♀️
21%
Both!
AVS Science behind Animal Behaviour Series: Canine Ethology
Join Dr. Kristina Spaulding, a Certified Applied Animal Behaviourist from the United States, as she brings you through the natural behaviour of dogs to understand their needs, especially for stray dogs transitioning to pets.
There will also be a live Q&A session where you can clarify any doubts to ask any of your questions on pet dog care.
Find out more and sign up for the sessions or watch the livestream of the webinars on the NParksSG YouTube channel.
Getting to know stray dogs
🗓️: Wednesday, 4 May 2022
⏰: 8pm – 9.30pm
Improving quality of life in pet dogs
🗓️: Thursday, 5 May 2022
⏰: 8pm – 9.30pm
Join Dr. Kristina Spaulding, a Certified Applied Animal Behaviourist from the United States, as she brings you through the natural behaviour of dogs to understand their needs, especially for stray dogs transitioning to pets.
There will also be a live Q&A session where you can clarify any doubts to ask any of your questions on pet dog care.
Find out more and sign up for the sessions or watch the livestream of the webinars on the NParksSG YouTube channel.
Getting to know stray dogs
🗓️: Wednesday, 4 May 2022
⏰: 8pm – 9.30pm
Improving quality of life in pet dogs
🗓️: Thursday, 5 May 2022
⏰: 8pm – 9.30pm
Do you know how to identify if a dog is stressed?
Anonymous Poll
32%
Yes, fur-sure. 🐶
68%
No, but I’m paw-ssionate to learn more. 🐕
Planning to head down to our green spaces? Do check the visitorship levels on the safe distancing portal (https://safedistparks.nparks.gov.sg) first and avoid those with high visitorship.
Mask-wearing in outdoor settings such as parks, gardens and nature reserves is optional but continues to be required when you visit our indoor facilities, such as museums, galleries and enclosed visitor centres.
Let's all play our part to keep everyone safe! For more information and the latest advisories on the Covid-19 situation related to our parks and gardens, please visit www.nparks.gov.sg/noticeboard.
Mask-wearing in outdoor settings such as parks, gardens and nature reserves is optional but continues to be required when you visit our indoor facilities, such as museums, galleries and enclosed visitor centres.
Let's all play our part to keep everyone safe! For more information and the latest advisories on the Covid-19 situation related to our parks and gardens, please visit www.nparks.gov.sg/noticeboard.
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Change the Present, Save the Oceans Exhibition
Everyone has a part to play in building ocean resilience! 🌊
Head over to the Singapore Botanic Gardens and check out the newly opened exhibition about Singapore’s efforts towards mitigating the effects of climate change and urbanisation.
Prefer to enjoy it from the comfort of home? The exhibition is also available online!
🗓️: Now till 14 August 2022*
⏰: 9am – 6pm
📍: CDL Green Gallery, Singapore Botanic Gardens
* Closed on every last Tuesday of the month, except on Public Holidays – the closure day will then take place on the next working day.
Everyone has a part to play in building ocean resilience! 🌊
Head over to the Singapore Botanic Gardens and check out the newly opened exhibition about Singapore’s efforts towards mitigating the effects of climate change and urbanisation.
Prefer to enjoy it from the comfort of home? The exhibition is also available online!
🗓️: Now till 14 August 2022*
⏰: 9am – 6pm
📍: CDL Green Gallery, Singapore Botanic Gardens
* Closed on every last Tuesday of the month, except on Public Holidays – the closure day will then take place on the next working day.
Boasting clusters of bright red buds emerging from its maroon tubular calyx, the Lipstick Plant (Aeschynanthus pulcher) is sure to catch your attention!
This native plant is presumed to be Nationally Extinct in the wild. However, you can still find it at plant nurseries in Singapore. It can make for a great striking indoor plant with its distinct lipstick-like appearance. 💋
📷: Pauline Tay
This native plant is presumed to be Nationally Extinct in the wild. However, you can still find it at plant nurseries in Singapore. It can make for a great striking indoor plant with its distinct lipstick-like appearance. 💋
📷: Pauline Tay
Growing to sometimes more than 5 metres in length and weighing up to 450 kg, the Critically Endangered Estuarine Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) can be nothing short of imposing! 🐊
While not commonly seen, this large native reptile can be found in brackish and freshwater bodies, such as at Pulau Tekong and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve.
Check out our crocodile advisory to find out what to do if you do encounter one while taking a walk in the Wetland Reserve.
📷: Teo Kin Hee
While not commonly seen, this large native reptile can be found in brackish and freshwater bodies, such as at Pulau Tekong and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve.
Check out our crocodile advisory to find out what to do if you do encounter one while taking a walk in the Wetland Reserve.
📷: Teo Kin Hee
It’s World Vet Day today!
A shout-out to veterinarians in Singapore and the important work they do to safeguard animal welfare and public health by protecting our community and pet animals against diseases. 😃
The Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS) has been looking into advancing the professional standards and practices of Singapore’s veterinary sector, together with the Singapore Vet Association (SVA).
Find out more on our AnimalBuzzSG Facebook post here!
A shout-out to veterinarians in Singapore and the important work they do to safeguard animal welfare and public health by protecting our community and pet animals against diseases. 😃
The Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS) has been looking into advancing the professional standards and practices of Singapore’s veterinary sector, together with the Singapore Vet Association (SVA).
Find out more on our AnimalBuzzSG Facebook post here!