Wildlife Reserves Singapore are well maintained forest zones where indigenous species of flora and fauna are taken care of. These reserves helps in securing the wonderful world of nature.
The Night Safari of Singapore, the Singapore Zoo and the Jurong Bird Park are easily described as the most treasured places of Singapore. These places have given a new definition to the idea of conservation and preservation of nature which should be the primary enterprise of the human species. These places are governed by the Wildlife Reserves Singapore, whose uninhibited strife against cruelty towards nature shows forth in the excellent condition of the parks under its control. In its efforts to save the natural environments, the Wildlife Reserves Singapore has launched many missions which have been undertaken to save endangered species from total annihilation. They are also recognised in the whole world as an organisation which is dedicated to the service of wild animals in need of constant care and support.
The efforts of the Wildlife Reserves Singapore are fully realised in the Singapore zoo which has for decades been the ideal place of restoration of wild animals. The Singapore zoo is managed by the reserve in such a way that it does not in any way compromise on the security an interest of both its inmates and its visitors. Animals are kept here not in cages but in controlled natural surroundings with their first and foremost right. They are cared for by dedicated zoo officials. The visitors on the other hand are given an experience which they remember for a long time. From guided tours to special offers to delectable food; everything has been made available.
Another feather in the cap of the Wildlife Reserves Singapore is the Night Safari. It is the first of its kind and it brings humans in closest possible contact with the wild. Animals kept in this secondary forest are displayed at night when they are most active. Visitors can opt for a walk or a ride. They can also enjoy food at the various eateries and also special tours on the Cocktail or Gourmet Safari express.
The Jurong Bird Park has also benefited under the able guidance of the Wildlife Reserves Singapore. This is the biggest bird park in the world in terms of the number of species that it houses. The bird park has a lot of offers which ‘lunch with the pelicans’, the monorail, birds of prey show, African Wetlands and flightless birds. The Jurong Bird Park is like an aesthetically landscaped garden which is maintained by the reserve.
The Wildlife Reserves Singapore has received many awards for its continued efforts in the field of wildlife. For example, it has won the Best Leisure Attraction Experience Award 18 times at the Singapore Tourism Awards. It has also won the gold award for the Gourmet Express Safari and the silver award for A Black and White Affair – Dinner with the Penguins at the International Festivals and Events Association.
Wildlife Reserves Singapore can easily be said to be the savior of the animal and the leader in conservational activities. It is been working towards teaching all the importance of nature.
Peter Joseph enjoys to write about travel,aviation and adventures. To know more about Wildlife Reserves Singapore, Singapore zoo and Singapore zoo night safari visit www.wrs.com.sg
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certifications
WILDLIFE RESERVES SINGAPORE PARKS RECEIVE HIGHEST INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENT AND EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS
- Jurong Bird Park, Night Safari and Singapore Zoo are first zoological institutions in Southeast Asia to achieve both ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certifications
Singapore, March 18, 2009 – All three Wildlife Reserves Singapore (“WRS”) parks – Jurong Bird Park, Night Safari and Singapore Zoo - are the first zoological institutions in Southeast Asia to be awarded the ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certifications. Only two other zoos – Aalborg Zoo in Denmark and Beijing Zoo in China - had the rare distinctions of receiving both certifications. Hence, WRS’ three parks have become the third, fourth and fifth zoological institutions to have received these double honours.
The ISO 14001 is the highest international accreditation for commitment to and adoption of a system of best practices in environmental management while the OHSAS 18001 is the highest international certification awarded for implementation of stringent specifications for occupational health and safety management system.
Out of the more than 1000 zoological institutions in the world, WRS’ three parks are amongst the first few zoological institutions to receive international certification of compliance with the highest standards in environment, health and safety standards.
“At WRS, we strive to be an ecological-intelligent organisation. Our goal is to achieve world-class standards in health and safety, reduction of environmental impact, efficient resources management, community engagement, and employee and guest satisfaction. We all live in an infinitely connected world with finite resources. To save our wildlife, we cannot afford the luxury of ignoring the impact our actions have on the environment. The way forward is to adopt a sensible and sustainable lifestyle,” says Ms Fanny Lai, Group CEO, Wildlife Reserves Singapore.
Implementation of Environmental, Health and Safety Management Systems
As strong proponents of conservation, the three parks have continuously supported and promoted conservation and sustainability through public education. They have formed an internal “Green Team” to constantly look for ways to improve their environment footprint.
Some of the parks’ conservation initiatives include adopting environment management as a business strategy; reducing energy as well as water consumption and the amount of waste sent to the landfill to reduce pollution. In addition, infrastructure design and operation standards utilise materials from natural resources efficiently.
Recycle, Reuse, and Reduce
Internally, Jurong Bird Park, Night Safari and Singapore Zoo have embarked on numerous environmentally-friendly measures. Everyday, the parks harvest 150 kg of browse to feed its animals, and seeds on the ground are collected to germinate plants. Staff are encouraged to practise the 3Rs – recycle, reuse and reduce. Photocopying is kept to a minimal and sugar cane paper is used for photocopying. To save energy, air-conditioning in offices is automatically switched off during lunch time. All air-conditioners are set at 24 degrees and all computers are installed with hibernation modes. As for takeaway staff meals, instead of using plastic bags it is replaced with the use of paper lunch boxes made of corn and yam fibre.
Benefits of ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001
The benefits of having attained both accreditations are numerous as it will not only go towards inspiring employees to be proactively involved in environmental protection but will also improve efficiency in monitoring the results of the parks’ conservation initiatives. With the certification, WRS parks will continue to keep abreast of new environmental legislation in a speedier manner.
“We believe that it is essential to have a framework established so that we are better equipped to embark on a continuous journey to improve the environment. The framework will also aid in reduction of wastage, energy and materials which help trim the parks’ operating costs,” Ms Lai adds.
The certifications by Lloyds Register Quality Assurance are the universally recognized standards for environmental, health and safety management systems. They are awarded to companies audited and proven to have implemented environmentally friendly and have good occupational health practices.
About the Certification
The ISO14001 is a universally recognized environmental standard, awarded to companies that show a commitment to being environmentally friendly. The OHSAS 18001 is an Occupation Health and Safety Assessment Series for health and safety management systems.
The certification is by Lloyds Register Quality Assurance which operates across a wide range of industry sectors with assessors of specialist environmental experience and knowledge. A surveillance audit will be done every six months and the certification will be reviewed and renewed every three years.
About Wildlife Reserves Singapore
Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS) is the parent company of award-winning attractions Jurong Bird Park, Night Safari and Singapore Zoo. WRS parks strive to be world-class leisure attractions, providing excellent exhibits of animals and birds presented in their natural environment for the purpose of conservation, education and recreation. In 2008, Jurong Bird Park served 900,000 visitors, the Night Safari, more than 1.1 million visitors and Singapore Zoo welcomed more than 1.6 million visitors.
WRS parks have been conferred the Best Leisure Attraction Experience Award at the Singapore Tourism Awards 18 times. The record achievement affirms WRS parks’ status as Singapore’s premier leisure venues. In the areas of conservation and research, WRS parks have undertaken multiple projects, which focus on species such as the oriental pied hornbill, pangolin and orang utan, through collaborations with various organisations and institutions. Recent conservation efforts include hosting a regional Asian pangolin conservation workshop. All WRS parks are designated wildlife rescue centres by the governing authority.
- Jurong Bird Park, Night Safari and Singapore Zoo are first zoological institutions in Southeast Asia to achieve both ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certifications
Singapore, March 18, 2009 – All three Wildlife Reserves Singapore (“WRS”) parks – Jurong Bird Park, Night Safari and Singapore Zoo - are the first zoological institutions in Southeast Asia to be awarded the ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certifications. Only two other zoos – Aalborg Zoo in Denmark and Beijing Zoo in China - had the rare distinctions of receiving both certifications. Hence, WRS’ three parks have become the third, fourth and fifth zoological institutions to have received these double honours.
The ISO 14001 is the highest international accreditation for commitment to and adoption of a system of best practices in environmental management while the OHSAS 18001 is the highest international certification awarded for implementation of stringent specifications for occupational health and safety management system.
Out of the more than 1000 zoological institutions in the world, WRS’ three parks are amongst the first few zoological institutions to receive international certification of compliance with the highest standards in environment, health and safety standards.
“At WRS, we strive to be an ecological-intelligent organisation. Our goal is to achieve world-class standards in health and safety, reduction of environmental impact, efficient resources management, community engagement, and employee and guest satisfaction. We all live in an infinitely connected world with finite resources. To save our wildlife, we cannot afford the luxury of ignoring the impact our actions have on the environment. The way forward is to adopt a sensible and sustainable lifestyle,” says Ms Fanny Lai, Group CEO, Wildlife Reserves Singapore.
Implementation of Environmental, Health and Safety Management Systems
As strong proponents of conservation, the three parks have continuously supported and promoted conservation and sustainability through public education. They have formed an internal “Green Team” to constantly look for ways to improve their environment footprint.
Some of the parks’ conservation initiatives include adopting environment management as a business strategy; reducing energy as well as water consumption and the amount of waste sent to the landfill to reduce pollution. In addition, infrastructure design and operation standards utilise materials from natural resources efficiently.
Recycle, Reuse, and Reduce
Internally, Jurong Bird Park, Night Safari and Singapore Zoo have embarked on numerous environmentally-friendly measures. Everyday, the parks harvest 150 kg of browse to feed its animals, and seeds on the ground are collected to germinate plants. Staff are encouraged to practise the 3Rs – recycle, reuse and reduce. Photocopying is kept to a minimal and sugar cane paper is used for photocopying. To save energy, air-conditioning in offices is automatically switched off during lunch time. All air-conditioners are set at 24 degrees and all computers are installed with hibernation modes. As for takeaway staff meals, instead of using plastic bags it is replaced with the use of paper lunch boxes made of corn and yam fibre.
Benefits of ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001
The benefits of having attained both accreditations are numerous as it will not only go towards inspiring employees to be proactively involved in environmental protection but will also improve efficiency in monitoring the results of the parks’ conservation initiatives. With the certification, WRS parks will continue to keep abreast of new environmental legislation in a speedier manner.
“We believe that it is essential to have a framework established so that we are better equipped to embark on a continuous journey to improve the environment. The framework will also aid in reduction of wastage, energy and materials which help trim the parks’ operating costs,” Ms Lai adds.
The certifications by Lloyds Register Quality Assurance are the universally recognized standards for environmental, health and safety management systems. They are awarded to companies audited and proven to have implemented environmentally friendly and have good occupational health practices.
About the Certification
The ISO14001 is a universally recognized environmental standard, awarded to companies that show a commitment to being environmentally friendly. The OHSAS 18001 is an Occupation Health and Safety Assessment Series for health and safety management systems.
The certification is by Lloyds Register Quality Assurance which operates across a wide range of industry sectors with assessors of specialist environmental experience and knowledge. A surveillance audit will be done every six months and the certification will be reviewed and renewed every three years.
About Wildlife Reserves Singapore
Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS) is the parent company of award-winning attractions Jurong Bird Park, Night Safari and Singapore Zoo. WRS parks strive to be world-class leisure attractions, providing excellent exhibits of animals and birds presented in their natural environment for the purpose of conservation, education and recreation. In 2008, Jurong Bird Park served 900,000 visitors, the Night Safari, more than 1.1 million visitors and Singapore Zoo welcomed more than 1.6 million visitors.
WRS parks have been conferred the Best Leisure Attraction Experience Award at the Singapore Tourism Awards 18 times. The record achievement affirms WRS parks’ status as Singapore’s premier leisure venues. In the areas of conservation and research, WRS parks have undertaken multiple projects, which focus on species such as the oriental pied hornbill, pangolin and orang utan, through collaborations with various organisations and institutions. Recent conservation efforts include hosting a regional Asian pangolin conservation workshop. All WRS parks are designated wildlife rescue centres by the governing authority.
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