Wild Life Reserve Singapore - ADs

Some FAQs to answer those questions in your mind. (:
Interested parties, you can contact them @ http://www.szdocent.org/

Q: What Is A Docent?
A: The word `docent’ is derived from the Latin word `doceo’, meaning `I Teach’. As a volunteer ranger, you work with the Singapore Zoo, Night Safari and Jurong Bird Park to promote interest in wildlife among visitors and to inspire them to care for nature.

Q: What Does A Docent Do?
A: Docents are based at Discovery Stations located at our three parks. Interpretives, games, props and animal artifacts are some of the tools which you will use to educate and engage the visitors.

Q: Will I be able to touch the animals?
A: Docents do not have any direct contact with the Zoo’s animals or plants. Only under the supervision of the zoo keepers, docents volunteering at certain discovery stations will be handling animals.

Q: What is the training period?
A: You are required to go through a 12-week training programme, which offers you an insight into the workings of the Zoo, Night Safari and Jurong BirdPark. The training will also equip you with knowledge on animals, wildlife conservation as well as public presentation skills.

Training sessions are held on weekends (from 7 Jun – 30 Aug 2009), 9am to 5pm.

Q: Are community involvement points awarded?
A: No. The docent programme is aimed at volunteers who come forward to help the animals and spread the word of conservation.

Q: What is the age requirement to join the WRS docents?
A: You should be at least 19 years old. Applicants below 19 years of age will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Q: Where are discovery stations based?
A:
Singapore Zoo

a) African Adventure
Location: Wild Africa Cheetah Hut
Open on Sundays, 2.30 – 4.00pm

b) Fragile Forest
Location: Fragile Forest entrance
Open on Sundays, 10.30 – 12.00pm

c) Primarily Primates
Location: Sumatran Orang Utan Hut
Open on Sundays, 1.45 – 3.15pm

d) Tame and Touchables
Location: Rainforest KidzWorld Petting Corner
Open on Sundays, 10.00 – 11.30am

e) Reptile Realm
Location: Star Tortoise exhibit, Reptile Garden
Open on Sundays, 1.00 – 2.30pm

f) Conservation Cove
Location: Rainforest Courtyard
Docent station opening soon!

Night Safari

g) Night Safari
Location: Leopard Trail (outside Mangrove Walk)
Open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 7.30 – 10.00pm

Jurong Bird Park

h) Jurong Bird Park
Location: Bird Discovery Centre
Docent station opening soon!

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