Zoo Negara

I went to Zoo Negara together with my course mates as volunteers for six days. The working hour for full-day is from 8am to 4pm. There are many sections in Zoo. Every time we went there, we will be separated into a few groups. Every group will be assigned to different sections.

On the first day, me, Yin Yee, Yoke Li and Sasi were brought to the Bear section. Afterwards, we were separated into another three groups. I followed a keeper to clean the bears' cages, which includes sweeping away the leftovers, poops and cleaning the floor. There are around 10 cages for bears in Zoo Negara. We spent the whole morning to clean all their cages. It was really tiring! After that, we continue our work by cleaning Tapir area. Before my lunch breaks, I have a chance to feed the otters with small fishes! My job after lunch breaks was to assist the worker to feed the bears with fruits, vegetables and honey.

Photo taken after cleaning its cage

Feeding otters with their favourite fishes!

Lunch time!

On the second volunteering day, me and Yin Yee were assigned to the Ape Centre. This time, we are not allowed to get into their cage. First of all, we were asked to clean the surrounding area by sweeping the floor. After that, we help the zoo keeper to prepare and cut the food such as papaya, banana and carrot. Next, we have to make sure that all visitors do not bring in their food or drinks. The work to be done in this section is the lightest and easiest as compared to other sections.

Food preparation

On the third visit, Yin Yee, Jun Rong and I were brought to the Savannah section. Then, three of us were separated and each of us followed a zoo keeper to clean different area. My job is to clean the area where rhinoceros are. We swept away their leftovers and poops, cleaned the floor and feeding them. In the afternoon, Yin Yee and I helped in distributing the food to the animals such as giraffes and zebras.

Took a photo with giraffe before we leave

Photo of us with zoo keepers

On the forth day, Yin Yee, Joe Jen, Jun Rong and I were assigned to the Holding Area section. When new animals arrived, they will be quarantined in this area for some time. We were then separated into two groups.  Joe Jen and I were in a group. We cleaned the cage of goats and prepared the lunch for animals such as otters, bears, leopard, hornbill and goat. At last, I'm so happy to have the chance to feed the baby gout with milk.

Feeding milk to Mimi

Photo with the zoo keeper

On Day 5 in Zoo, me and Joe Jen were assigned to the Children's World department. After sweeping the dried leaves at the surrounding area, it started raining. So, we cleaned up the rabbits' cages and the floor. In the afternoon, we prepared the food for rabbits, goat, poney and many more.

cutting fruits and vegetabes