ACRES: Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (Singapore)

15/06/2024

𝗦𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬: Our wildlife rescue team attended to four different cases from very concerned members of the public for wildlife on glue traps: Two plantain squirrels, two spotted house geckos, one rock pigeon, one Javan mynah and one paradise tree snake.

Sadly, we suspect that the baby squirrel had entered the covered glue trap and the mother squirrel followed to help. The mother squirrel passed away a couple hours after rescue from stress and glue ingestion and inhalation, and the baby had to be euthanised due to ingestion and inhalation of glue as well. Our rescue officers recounted that they kept them in each other’s view during assessment and fluid therapy, to avoid further stress for the mother and baby.

One of the geckos was stuck to their predator, the paradise tree snake, and both were safely removed and released. The mynah and the pigeon were released eventually after glue removal.

We will bring you the stories of these wild victims of glue traps periodically, and we would like to thank all these callers who have been patiently answering our queries from our campaigns team, to collect data on glue trap location, actual intensity of rat issue in the area and who has placed the glue trap. This information is crucial for our further engagements with stakeholders on use of glue traps in Singapore.

14/06/2024

𝗦𝗣𝗖𝗔 𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘: 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗪!

ACRES is excited to speak and participate at the SPCA Singapore inaugural VOICE (Voices In Compassion and Empathy) Conference from 20 to 22 June 2024 at Nee Soon East Community Club Auditorium.

This three-day event brings together global and local experts in animal welfare as speakers and panellists. With over 300 attendees expected, the conference aims to ignite conversations and actions to combat animal cruelty.

For many of the youth delegates, this may be their first foray into animal welfare advocacy. Our OWN Campaign Manager JasmineVictorina Lye will be speaking on her Death By Man project and the plight of wildlife in Singapore, and our Co-CEO Anbarasi Boopal , will be speaking in a breakout session on Combatting the Illegal Wildlife Trade in Singapore, moderating a diverse expert panel on The Role of Youth in Animal Welfare and Advocacy, hosting a Masterclass on Harmonising Perspectives: Compassionate Conversations for Animal Protection and be a panel speaker on the topic of Tackling Animal Cruelty on Social Media Platforms.

Visit https://bit.ly/spca-voice to learn more on the informative and engaging topics that SPCA has lined up!

Delegates may also opt for experiential activities which include learning journeys to animal focused centers such as the SPCA, ACRES, AVS Centre for Animal Rehabilitation, and Canopy Veterinary Centre, and participate in an open-mic pitching session for the Animal Advocacy Grant.

For more information and to register for VOICE, visit https://bit.ly/spca-voice. To learn more about the Animal Advocacy Grant and apply, visit https://bit.ly/voice-aag.

14/06/2024

🐾 Celebrating Compassion: Animal Blessing Night at 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐤𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 Singapore 🙏

On May 21, 2024, 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐤𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 Singapore hosted an animal blessing night on the eve of Vesak Day. This event is also in part to encourage devotees to move away from traditional practice of releasing wildlife, towards advocating for and supporting animal welfare. People brought their animal companions 🐶🐱🐰🐢🐦 to receive blessings and the temple invited us along with other animal welfare groups, as part of this initiative to support the various causes through their animal welfare fund too!

ACRES was thrilled to be able to set up an awareness booth to engage children with educational games and empower the visitors with tips on taking action for the animals - whether it is consuming plant-based food, saying no to glue traps or even coexisting with wildlife.

We are also grateful to 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐤𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 for allowing us to sell vegan cookbooks 📚 and merchandise 👕.

We look forward to more collaborations with Thekchen Choling !

12/06/2024

Launched on the 28th of April 2024, the Singapore Terrestrial Conservation Plan (STCP) is a ground-up collaborative document that consolidates the knowledge, views, concerns, and recommendations of Singapore society for the conservation of terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity.

We thank and congratulate Sankar Ananthanarayanan and Dr Andie Ang for putting this remarkable document together, with valuable contributions from 40 experts in the nature community. With 9 key recommendations in this first plan, ACRES was glad to see that the human-wildlife interactions, environmental impact and nature education were well covered in these sections with detailed recommendations. We encourage the public to download and read to be aware: https://sg-tc-plan.weebly.com/

A ground-up collaborative document that consolidates the knowledge, views, concerns, and recommendations of Singapore society for the conservation of terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems and...

10/06/2024

🐾 Are you passionate about animal welfare and eager to help injured or distressed wildlife? Join us for an online info session via Zoom to learn about volunteering with ACRES Wildlife Rescue!

🔍 Get your questions answered
👥 Hear from staff and experienced volunteers
💚 Discover the role of a Wildlife Rescue Volunteer

Find out if this rewarding opportunity is right for you!

📅 **Sign up here**: tinyurl.com/rescuevolinfo
🕒 *Closes June 19, 2024, at 12:00 PM.*

Ready to take the next step? Apply directly for our next training session: tinyurl.com/rescuevol
*Applications close July 21, 2024.* Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

For any questions, contact Karina at 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞@𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐬.𝐨𝐫𝐠.𝐬𝐠

09/06/2024

WILDLIFE RESCUE HOTLINE: UPDATE☎️ For the past decade, our 24-hour Wildlife Rescue Hotline has been vital in saving the lives of countless animals. Our dedicated staff work hard and tirelessly to rescue and give injured wild animals a second chance.

Unfortunately, due to a lack of funding and an increase in the number of wild animals we rescue and rehabilitate, we are unable to man the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Hotline for 24 hours. From 15 June 2024, the hotline will be manned from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. daily.

During unmanned hours, the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Hotline will provide automated guidance via WhatApp for situations that may be handled by untrained persons, and alternative means for animals who require urgent rescue.

We will review this periodically as we continue to fundraise to engage more staff. We seek your support for the work that we do through donations at https://acres.org.sg/donate-to-acres/. Thank you for your support!

08/06/2024

🌊🌍 𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝑶𝒄𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝑫𝒂𝒚!

Hear from Naomi Clark-Shen , our inspiring ACRES board member dedicated to marine conservation in Southeast Asia:

"I grew up in . When I was 11 years old, I turned vegetarian. Having recognized at an early age that all animals – including sea creatures like fish – have personalities and the capacity to feel pain, I decided that eating animals was indefensible.

Sea creatures continue to be the most exploited animals on Earth. Trillions are killed each year by aquaculture and fisheries. An estimated 90% of large predatory fishes such as tuna, swordfish, codfishes, and sharks have already disappeared because of fisheries. Yet despite the enormous impact fisheries have on the oceans, adopting a plant-based diet, or even reducing your meat intake, is rarely promoted as a solution to this crisis.

Some people in this world are not fortunate enough to have a choice when it comes to what they eat. But if you are able to, exploring a plant-based diet is truly impactful - for the animals, the climate, the oceans, and your health."

Animals deserve compassion, and the Earth deserves a respite from exploitation. 🌱💙

07/06/2024

𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗬 𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗘 🐀🐦🐍🦎

Many of us may turn to use of live traps, poisons or the widely available glue traps for managing rodent issues. Glue traps cause prolonged suffering to the victims and are indiscriminate in their target animal/s. Unfortunately, there are currently no local guidelines and regulations on their sale and use among members of the public, leaving critical questions on humane treatment of trapped animals unanswered.

In November 2023, ACRES collaborated with Antzworkz Consultants and Rakuten to gain insight into public perceptions and awareness on the use of glue traps through a first ever such survey done in .

You can find the full press release at: https://str.sg/oYaht

Though there are new guidelines for the professional practitioners in the industry, the widespread public access to glue traps still remains an issue. We as members of public also have a huge role to play through better waste management and responsible civic attitudes - for example, refrain from littering, coupled with prompt and effective enforcement will go a long way in the rodent management in our . This is part of a series of awareness posts on the campaign in Singapore.

This is one of NParks' new recommendations to prevent the traps from ensnaring wildlife. Read more at straitstimes.com.

05/06/2024

𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗦 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬 ? - 𝗕𝗘𝗘𝗦 𝗥𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗦🏐 🐝🏐🏐 🐝🏐

Often, we tend to attribute animal behaviour to survival instincts or needs. Many of us may have watched video clips of crows play-sliding on the snow or farm animals drawn to music - which have proven that animals are not only curious, but do seek joy and pleasure by engaging in pure play. Here is a recent paper proving bumble bees engage in play behaviour.

Here are some excerpts that made us smile:
● Ball rolling behaviour studied on these bumble bees showed that they were not driven by food exploration, clutter clearing or mating.
● Younger bees rolled more balls than older bees
● Male bees rolled individual balls for longer durations than females (they had more free time, compared to female bees who had to collect food for their nest).
● They also showed preference for the colour of the chamber where they rolled balls
● They rolled balls not because of stress (=happy bees played!)
● How does this affect our perception? Can we accept that - just like us and many documented play behaviours in mammals, positive affective states are important for animals too?

Full article here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0003347222002366

A variety of animals have been found to interact with and manipulate inanimate objects ‘just for fun’, that is, to play. Most clear examples of object…

03/06/2024

As part of our charity fundraising gala "Wild Second Chances", this video was produced by the kind, creative and talented Jayaprakash Bojan, an award winning Nat Geo film maker and Ian Mun . They have truly brought you the raw emotions from our team on why we do what we do, for the animals. Hear from our rescue team who handles close to 40 cases a day, resulting in rescue of 9-10 wild animals in a day in Singapore. This video brings you to behind the scenes on what life and death situations mean to our team, the animals and the community who calls us to help the voiceless.

Our heartfelt thanks to our rescue officers and volunteers who give their hours, energy and hearts round the clock, for the wildlife in , and the caring and concerned public who call us to seek assistance for wildlife in distress.

For more info: www.acres.org.sg
For donations to support our work: www.giving.sg/donate/campaign/gala-2024

As part of our charity fundraising gala "Wild Second Chances", this video was produced by the kind, creative and talented Jayaprakash Bojan, an award winning...

01/06/2024

ENHANCED REPORTING FORM UP!

ACRES Animal Crime Investigation Unit (ACIU) has been handling an average of 250 cases a year involving sale of prohibited wildlife or cruelty to wild animals. We work closely to complement the efforts of enforcement agencies. Over the past years, we noticed that more people care about the well-being of animals, and the way they are treated or managed, eventually coming forward to report crimes against them. In addition to reports on illegal wildlife trade, we have observed reports on cruel treatment of wildlife in our midst. We strongly believe that everyone should be empowered to understand what information is needed for further investigation, in particular with increasing reports on online crimes. We have now enhanced the reporting system to collect information to not only investigate when leads are available, but to observe trends. Our data-driven approach has resulted in addressing challenges that animals (and people) face in our . Data is crucial to strategise our efforts with limited resources - whether it is to bring attention to trends, to focus educational efforts to fill a gap or to plan a project on a particular widespread issue.

New reporting form here: tinyurl.com/ACRESCRIME

Alternatively you may write to us [email protected] if you have suggestions/queries as we hope to continuously improve through periodic reviews.

Access Google Forms with a personal Google account or Google Workspace account (for business use).

31/05/2024

🐍✨ Understanding Human-Wildlife Encounters: A Call for Coexistence 🌿

On 6 March 2024, ACRES received a call on our rescue hotline regarding an Equatorial spitting cobra seen inside an open drain beside a field in a school. According to the cleaner who pinned the snake down with a brush, he was concerned for the safety of the students who were participating in school camp activities about 20m away. When our rescue team arrived, the snake had died possibly from being pinned down. This is a common occurrence and a good example of human-wildlife encounters in our .

The burning questions are – Did the snake deserve to die? Can we do better? Can we empower personnel with knowledge to avoid fear? To put things in perspective, the snake wasn’t going on a rampage killing or biting people. The cobra was just where they are usually sighted in drains with toads and frogs. Their presence is likely transient. In fact, snakes are shy animals and do not seek human presence. By confronting the snake, a venomous one at that, the cleaner (with little snake handling knowledge and skills) was unwittingly putting his own safety at risk!

What to do then, you ask? Firstly, the distance between the snake and the students is more than enough for school staff to calmly gather and move the students to another area. Monitor the snake naturally retreating, from a distance (5m or more). If the snake is moving towards an enclosed area, like the storeroom or office, you can call either of these help lines - ACRES (97837782) or NParks Animal Response Centre (1800-476-1600) for assistance.

Importantly, under the Wildlife Act, harming wildlife carries severe penalties. Our team has engaged with the school, fostering discussions on safe coexistence. We're pleased to share that the school management is receptive, considering revisions to their wildlife interaction protocols for staff and students.

29/05/2024

📚🌿 ACRES HUMAN LIBRARY LAUNCHING SOON 📚🌿
Dive into the captivating stories of our ACRES Human Library! Join us on a unique journey, where every "book" is a real-life tale waiting to be explored. 🌟

🌍 is a concept that originated from Denmark in the 2000s. This August, ACRES proudly launches our Human Library initiative, inviting both young minds and seasoned souls to delve into the narratives of our team members dedicated to wildlife and animal welfare advocacy.

🐾 “Read” our books to discover career paths in animal welfare advocacy, understand the challenges and triumphs of working for animals and gain some insights into overcoming obstacles through real-life accounts of success, joy and resilience.

📚✨ Our (human) books are our experienced education, crime investigation, wildlife rescue, advocacy executives and our Co-CEOs. All these books are ‘bound’ by their common passion for the animals, but have diverse journeys and wisdom to share! Check out the feedback from Nanyang Girls High and Pei Hwa Secondary School students who heard from our ACRES books Ka Lai, Karina, Beng and Jasvic Lye in March this year.

👉 How to Participate: Check eventbrite in August to join our first public session or email [email protected] to find out more about organising a private Human Library.

27/05/2024

AFTER 15 YEARS OF WAIT - HERE ’S TO A NEW BEGINNING

For 15 years, the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (Acres) Wildlife Rescue Centre has been occupying only a quarter of the 2ha land assigned to it. Around 2007, most of the land in Sungei Tengah was rendered unusable after it was contaminated by a contractor the society engaged to build an animal shelter. With the freedom to expand now, Mr Kalai (our Co-CEO) hopes to build a sanctuary while retaining pockets of trees and flora.

“The pandemic was really a strange time for us. I was expecting our call volume to go down but instead it went up. It was a difficult situation because we were trying to attend to more animals with less manpower,” Mr Kalai said.
Acres’ staff and volunteers were able to pull it off because of their hard work, he added. “During this time, we saw several breakthroughs in rehabilitation work. I also felt that this massive body of work we did really touched the hearts of the community.

“We dug deep during this period and it gave me aspirations towards what new things we can achieve. The increase in numbers (of animals needing help) showed that there is a need for our work, and while the quantity of animals rescued is important, the quality of their care is also crucial.”

The return of the land and plans to enlarge the wildlife centre were announced at an Acres charity gala at Sands Expo and Convention Centre on May 18. Speaking to ST on May 21, Mr Kalai said: “We have an opportunity to go back to what we were supposed to do originally, but at the same time I see it as an expansion.” “Now with the foliage (that blossomed after the land was disused), I think it adds some character to the place and I want it to be like a rehab sanctuary for animals within a forest.”

Full story: link in bio

If you’d like to support our ongoing gala campaign which will receive 1-1 matching from Toteboard, kindly contribute at: link on bio

24/05/2024

ACRES CHARITY GALA: WILD SECOND CHANCES: $310,273 RAISED 🎉🥂✨

Our heartfelt gratitude to our amazing, talented and kind auction and raffle prize sponsors - without whom it would have been impossible for us to reach the target: Alexius Yeo, All Things Green, Alpana Ahuja, Animal Welfare Academy, Aramsa Spa, Ayan Kamath Mehra, Yoga Seeds, Asia Pacific Breweries , Balakrishnan Matchap, Beng Yong Tang, Bianca P***k, Blackbird, Botanict, Brice Li, Bruce Photography, Cape Of Good Hope, Delcie's Desserts, Delice Asan, Dr Kamal Bose, Edible Garden City , Einehpets Art by Stephenie , Ethos Books, FOGO Fungis, Goh Hong , Heartbreak Melts, Heather Tay, Home & Health Distributors, Jasvic Lye, Kalaivanan S/O Balakrishnan, Kumari Ahappan, Kustoms7tattoos, Lim Yu Cheng, Luke Tan, My Naked Bar, Namiko Chan Takahashi, Pamelia Chia (PlantAsia), Patricia Yih, Pimalai Resort and Spa, Playnting, Rainbow & Reki, Refindery Fitness, Roger & Sons, Sabrina Jabbar, Sarawak Trade & Tourism Office Singapore, Schira Hassan, Dr Sergei Kuturov, Singapore Wildcat Action Group, Soda Lemon, Soma Haus, Swapaholic, Tan Sze Wei, Tay Thain Lin, The Clean Addicts, The Dance Place, The Green Capsule, The Good Co, The Sustainability Project, The Untamed Paths, Unsprung, Veganburg, Vinnie & Ari, Wild Batik, Wild Boocha Kombucha, Yip Yew Chong & Yacht Bookings Singapore

Our special gratitude to Marina Bay Sands for supporting us with the gala venue, dear Shawn McEwan and GALABID platform for hosting our dinner and auction process smoothly, and to all our amazing volunteers of the gala crew who made this event a possibility through their hard work!
Your donations will be matched 1-1 by Toteboard until 30th June at:
www.giving.sg/donate/campaign/gala-2024

23/05/2024

🐢💚 HONOURING WORLD TURTLE DAY IN THE WORDS OF OUR WILDLIFE VET NURSE ALICIA 💚🐢

As a , I've witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by our precious turtles. Many of our rescued turtles suffered injuries caused by lodged in their mouths or throats. Others have fallen victim to road accidents, their shells shattered by passing cars.

For these resilient creatures, a fractured shell isn't just a surface wound—it's a matter of life and death. Their shells, composed of spine and skeleton, are their armour and sanctuary. With nerve endings in their shells sensitive enough to feel taps or scratches, each fracture inflicts pain and damage.

Treating these gentle beings isn't easy. Wild turtles, often shy and reclusive, retreat into their shells at the slightest hint of intervention. Patience becomes our greatest ally, especially when caring for species like the Malayan box turtles, who possess a remarkable ability to seal themselves within their shells like a protective box. It's a delicate dance of observation and gentle care, ensuring they emerge from their shells and recover with as little stress as possible. - Alicia Wee (ACRES Veterinary Nurse)

On this World Turtle Day, let's commit to taking action for turtles - by slowing down for wildlife crossing, or by not supporting exploitation of wildlife such as consuming turtle meat or buying exotic turtles (including ) as pets. Every small act makes a big difference in ensuring a brighter future for our beloved turtles.

21/05/2024

ACRES OUTDOORS: 🐍🦎🐚🌳🔍SHORE LIFE OF PASIR RIS 30th MAY 2024

Planning for season? We have a series of outdoor programmes suitable for ages 9-12 on 30th May (Pasir Ris Park), 3rd June (Dairy Farm) and 11th June (Sungei Buloh). Brought to you by our seasoned educators who will guide the younglings through an educational, fun and immersive experience teaching them to:
•Behave safely and responsibly in nature
•Appreciate and protect nature's intrinsic beauty and value
•Learn beach etiquette to protect marine life
•Discover fascinating inter-tidal zone creatures
•Stay safe around venomous marine animals

We'll also explore the mangrove boardwalk to see unique plants and animals.

Registration and full event information at: https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/acres-outdoors-shore-life-of-pasir-ris-30-may-2024-tickets-905882889107?aff=oddtdtcreator

ACRES Outdoor programme during the June school holidays! Join us for a low tide walk to spot and learn about seashore animals and plants.

18/05/2024

🎉🥂✨ WHAT AN AMAZING NIGHT! A heartfelt thank you to our incredible guests and donors for making our Charity Gala an unforgettable evening! 🌟 Your generosity has raised $310,273 to support our mission of protecting and advocating for animals.

🐾 We are deeply grateful for your unwavering support and dedication to our cause and special thanks to the sponsors and donors for making this night an unforgettable one! Here's to making a real difference together! 🥂💚

17/05/2024

💚🌱✨BIDS CLOSING TONIGHT: BID FOR THESE ADVENTURES ✨🌱

Are you into adventures, immersing yourself into nature or just looking for a getaway and a well-deserved break? We have got you covered - Visit www.galabid.com/acres24 to check out what our generous and awesome auction sponsors are offering for a good cause:
•4D/3N Deluxe Room in Krabi,Thailand by Pimalai Resort and Spa
•Intertidal Exploration on Sentosa by The Untamed Paths
•Sarawak Nature & Wildlife Immersive Journey by Bruce Teo and STATOS - Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office Singapore
•Nature & Wildlife Photography Workshop by Jayaprakash Bojan Photography
•Naturalist Night Adventure on Sentosa by The Untamed Paths
•A Nature Immersion Walk In Clementi Forest by Brice Li

16/05/2024

💚🌱✨BID FOR THESE AMAZING WELLNESS AND FITNESS EXPERIENCES ✨🌱

Want a relaxing session to heal and to grow? From over 25 amazing items to grab, visit www.galabid.com/acres24 to check out what our kind-hearted and awesome auction sponsors are offering for a good cause:
•Rainbowls & Reiki - Sound Bath Meditation Rainbowls & Reiki
•Yoga With Storytelling For Children by Balakrishnan Matchap Balakrishnan Matchap
•2-week Unlimited Pass by Yoga Seeds
•Gardens with a Difference by Bianca P***k
•Private Fitness Class by Refindery Fitness
•Nature & Wildlife Theme Yoga by Sabrina Jabbar
•60 Minutes of Aramsa Touch Massage by Aramsa - The Garden Spa
•Hawaiian Hula Dance Experience by Namiko Takahashi Chan-Lee

14/05/2024

💚🌱✨BID FOR THESE AMAZING CRUELTY-FREE EXPERIENCES ✨🌱💚

From over 25 amazing items to grab, visit www.galabid.com/acres24 to check out what our kind, talented and awesome auction sponsors are offering for a good cause:
• The Realm Land and Water Series by All Green Things
• Premium Vegan Wine and Champagne by CornerStone Wines, Hock Tong Bee Pte Ltd
• Amazing artworks featuring charcoal, pencil, acrylic, watercolours on canvas, ceramic, wood and prints by Tan Sze Wei , Ayan Kamath Mehra, Einehpets Art , Goh Hong, Jasvic Lye from Death by Man , Lim Yu Cheng, Tay Thain Lin , Namiko Takahashi Chan-Lee, Anbarasi Boopal, Terence Teo and Patricia Yih
• Kustoms 7 Tattoos with vegan ink
• SURI by Schira Hassan - Vegan Nasi Rawon Party Set
• Vegan Cocktail Mixology by The Blackbird Singapore
• A Botanical Gastronomic Private Fine-Dining Experience by Delice Asan
• Whole Cake from Delcie's Desserts and Cakes

13/05/2024

🛎️🎉SILENT AUCTION UP FOR “WILD SECOND CHANCES”🛎️🎉

Get ready for the bidding experience as we kick off our silent auction on GALABID. Pick your prize and please place your bids to support our important animal protection work. With GALABID, you can bid on a wide array of exclusive items and experiences (made possible by our kind donors & sponsors), all while making a meaningful impact for the animals.

How to Participate:

1. Visit https://www.galabid.com/acres24 to register.
2. Please remember to choose to receive updates via SMS too, so you’ll not miss out on your item, when there is a counter bid.
3. Browse through our careful selection of auction prizes, from artworks donated by talented and kind artists, getaways.
4. Start bidding and watch as your generosity helps us make a difference! The silent auction closes at 9:30-10pm on 18th May 2024, please keep an eye out for counter bids to respond :)

🌿 Remember, every winning bid counts in helping us achieve our goal of $300,000 which will be matched 1-1 by Tote Board. Together, let's make this year's "Wild Second Chances" gala dinner the most successful one yet!
Featured here are ACRES Exclusive items - donated by our determined and talented staff, ex-staff, board members and our amazing volunteers!

10/05/2024

🦉THE OWLETS HAVE FLEDGED🦉 - CRUCIAL PERIOD TO STOP CROWDING AROUND🚷⛔

Video taken by: Yane Kang 🙏🏽

Thanks to many of you who called and wrote to us, concerned about the owlets. The Telok Blangah owlets have fledged and have left the nest. On the night of 9th May, our hotline received several calls from the public that one of the owlets had fallen onto the ground and at least once was on the road. Members of the public helped to carry the young owl onto the grass patch.
The owlets are now learning to fly.
🚨🦉THIS IS A CRUCIAL PHASE🦉🚨, where they will be hopping between branches, taking short flights between trees to strengthen their flight muscles - ALL that needs to happen under the supervision of their parents.

Last night, we placed the owlet as high up as we could, on the tree. The idea is so the owl can be better hidden and have the chance to hop amongst branches without falling.

This is a critical stage, and we sincerely appeal to photographers & the public to not surround the area. Presence of many people around fledged owlets can prevent the parents from giving the much needed guidance. Thank you for all the cooperation thus far!

Let us be responsible and give our urban raptors the best possible chance to survive.