World · Singapore Bureau
Non-venomous snake safely removed from Singapore Zoo grounds
Staff at the Singapore Zoo's Mandai facility captured a harmless wild snake discovered near a reptile enclosure. The animal was subsequently released back into its natural habitat.
LSN Singapore ·
A non-venomous wild snake was discovered on the grounds of the Singapore Zoo at Mandai and safely removed by zoo personnel. The reptile was found in close proximity to one of the facility's reptile enclosures, prompting staff to take swift action. Zoo officials confirmed the species posed no threat to visitors or animals housed at the facility. Following standard wildlife management protocols, the snake was carefully captured and subsequently released back into the wild. The incident underscores the presence of native wildlife in the vicinity of the zoo's expansive grounds and the facility's commitment to humane wildlife handling practices.