National Zoo

Zoo Negara is managed by a non-governmental organization namely Malaysian Zoological Society. It complies with the latest guidelines set by the World Association of Zoos and Aquarium (Waza) and South-East Asian Zoo Association (Seaza) and has increased its conservation awareness efforts. There are a total of over 5446 specimen from 476 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish. The 5 pillars that Zoo Negara stands on are education to create awareness on wildlife conservation, wildlife conservation by breeding those rare species and releasing them back into the wild, provide a haven knowledge and experience for researchers, recreation and provide training in wildlife management for other zoos in Malaysia.

We spent a lot of time volunteering there and we had fun although it was not an easy task. We arrived there at 8am by University of Selangor's bus. Me, Abby and Rizal, got a same section which is in clinic and the stray cats section. First, we helped an malay guy who is the supervisor of this section i guess to clean the surrounding area and wash all the containers that contain food waste and fill it with food and water. Then we followed a chinese girl into the cage where they place the stray cats to wash the area and clean the animal waste. Then we filled up the water tank with water and fed the cats with fish.

After we've done with our work, they give us time to visit all the animal in the Zoo.

So here are some of the photo that i've taken;

So here is my first experience of being a volunteer in Zoo Negara. It is a memorable experience that i will never forget. I believe that we have made a difference in the lives of the Zoo animals. It is a good opportunity to get hands-on about helping wildlife.