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• Detection of Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease

  17 Sep 2020

  The Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS), a cluster of the National Parks Board (NParks), has confirmed the first detection of Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD) in local pet rabbits on 16 September. RHD primarily affects rabbits and is a highly contagious, acute and fatal disease. However, it is not zoonotic and does not affect humans, or other animal species.

• New Sungei Buloh Nature Park Network to expand Singapore’s natural capital along our northern coasts as part of efforts to make Singapore a City in Nature

  19 Aug 2020

  The National Parks Board (NParks) announced today a new Sungei Buloh Nature Park Network in order to extend Singapore’s natural capital as part of its City in Nature vision.

• NParks to crush 9 tonnes of ivory to commemorate World Elephant Day

  11 Aug 2020

  Today, the National Parks Board, Singapore (NParks) will be crushing nine tonnes of ivory, worth S$18 million, to commemorate World Elephant Day, which falls on 12 August.

• Changes to Board Members of the National Parks Board

  30 Jul 2020

  Mr Benny Lim, former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of National Development, Prime Minister’s Office and National Security & Intelligence Coordination, will be re-appointed as Chairman of the National Parks Board (NParks) for another term with effect from 1 August 2020.

• Pets’ Day Out returns for second digital edition with more in store

  21 Jul 2020

  Pets’ Day Out (PDO), a regular rehoming platform organised by the Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS), will be held live on Facebook (www.facebook.com/AnimalBuzzSG) this Saturday , 25 July 2020 at 3pm.

• Researchers discover new species of orchid that is native and endemic to Singapore

  19 Jun 2020

  An endemic species of orchid, Nervilia singaporensis, was discovered in July last year at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve by researchers from the Singapore Botanic Gardens.

• NParks launches new "Gardening with Edibles" programme to encourage home gardening

  18 Jun 2020

  The National Parks Board (NParks) today launched the Gardening with Edibles initiative to encourage the public to grow edibles at home.

• Reopening of some park facilities and resumption of services in Phase Two

  17 Jun 2020

  The Multi-Ministry Taskforce announced on 15 June the resumption of activities as part of Phase Two of the post Circuit Breaker reopening.

• Inaugural E-Pets’ Day Out organised by AVS and animal welfare groups to promote adoption of animals and fundraising efforts through Facebook Live

  05 Jun 2020

  Pets’ Day Out, the Animal & Veterinary Service’s (AVS) signature event, will be hosted live for the first time on Facebook (www.facebook.com/AnimalBuzzSG) on Saturday, 27 June, 3pm – 5pm.

• Resumption of basic pet grooming, and animal physiotherapy and rehabilitation services

  20 May 2020

  The Multi-Ministry Taskforce announced yesterday the gradual resumption of business activities.