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S’pore Zoo begins 10-day celebration for Inuka’s 25th birthday

SINGAPORE – Singapore Zoo has kicked off a 10-day celebration for the 25th birthday of Inuka, the first polar bear born in the tropics, with a photo exhibition to raise awareness on the natural arctic habitat of polar bears.

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SINGAPORE – The Singapore Zoo has kicked off a 10-day celebration for the 25th birthday of Inuka, the first polar bear born in the tropics, with a photo exhibition to raise awareness on the natural arctic habitat of polar bears.

Ms Berit Basse, Ambassador of Denmark to Singapore, officiated the launch at an event held in the Singapore Zoo’s Frozen Tundra exhibit today (Dec 16).

During the 10-day celebration, guests at the Singapore Zoo can catch Inuka enjoying birthday ice treats each afternoon at 1.20pm and learn more about the arctic landscape at the Our Arctic Future photo exhibition at the Frozen Tundra.

 

Mr Mike Barclay, Chief Executive Officer, Wildlife Reserves Singapore, said: “As Inuka, Singapore’s very own locally born and bred polar bear turns 25, he is officially in his golden years and we will adjust his care to ensure he continues to enjoy a great quality of life with us here in the Singapore Zoo.”

Our Arctic Future photo exhibition, developed by the Natural History Museum of Denmark in collaboration with the governments of Greenland and the Faroe Islands for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, highlights the importance of sustainability and evolving relationships between people and the arctic. The photo exhibition also commemorates 50 years of bilateral relations between Denmark and Singapore as Singapore nears the end of its golden jubilee year, Wildlife Reserves Singapore said in a press release.

Inuka is fondly referred to as the “best Christmas present ever” by the Singapore Zoo keepers because it was born in its mother’s den in the early hours of Dec 26, 1990.

The last health check of the senior bear in July this year showed age-related conditions like arthritis and dental issues which the Singapore Zoo veterinary team is closely monitoring.

Inuka currently measures 2.5m from nose to tail, and weighs 581kg.

 

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