We refer to the letters “Why zoos should house more rare land animals” (Feb 7) and “Zoos endanger future of rare animals” (Feb 9). Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS), the parent company of Jurong Bird Park, Night Safari, River Safari and Singapore Zoo, together with the intl community of modern zoological institutions, contributes to wildlife and biodiversity conservation by engaging and connecting the public to wildlife, scientific management of threatened wildlife within our living collection, as well as participating in field conservation projects. Managing threatened species in WRS’ living collection can help fulfil a few conservation needs, including having “ambassador animals” for public education, providing research opportunities not feasible in the wild, and functioning as assurance colonies of captive bred animals as a contingency against extinction.... Continue Reading