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Rakyat Post
18 hours ago
- General
- Rakyat Post
Zoo Negara Heard You! KeeperKu Programme May Soon Be Open To Adult Volunteers
Subscribe to our FREE There's great news for working adults who are interested in Zoo Negara's KeeperKu Programme. In an Instagram post, the zoo said it heard your wishes and is planning to allow adult volunteers to help out with day-to-day zoo responsibilities. Details are not confirmed yet so eager participants are asked to stay tuned to the zoo's social media for the big reveal. The news have already gotten The KeeperKu Programme is usually open for students aged 16 and above in schools, colleges, and universities but not for adults. Under this programme, volunteers get to work alongside animals on Wildlife Husbandry & Enrichment as well as assist zoo staff in other departments such as Education, Public Relations, Customer Service, Veterinary Hospital, and Park & Gardens. TLDR: This includes cleaning animal enclosures and feeding them. It's honest hard work but it's worth it and can be a fun experience for animal lovers. According to Zoo Negara's Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.


AsiaOne
a day ago
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
'So wholesome': Netizens coo over viral video of parrot delivering proposal note at Malaysia zoo, Malaysia News
One man's plan to propose to his partner at Zoo Negara Malaysia took flight with the help of a feathered friend. A video of the unique proposal, which happening during the zoo's Multi-Animal Show, was posted to the Zoo Negara's official TikTok account on July 27 and has garnered over 1.4 million views since. In the clip, a woman is told by a staff member to hold a bowl containing cash. The parrot swoops down to take it, bringing it back to its trainer. It then returns to the woman with a note, which read "Will you marry me" according to the post. As she opens up the note, her partner Fuji Chong gets down on one knee in front of her and the audience erupt into cheers and applause. @znmzoonegara Zoo Negara would like to congratulate Mr. Fuji Chong and his lovely partner!💍❤️ It was truly heart-filling to be part of their magical proposal today during our Multi-Animal Show. What an honor to witness such love! Thank you for choosing us and our animals to be part of your unforgettable love story. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness and love!🥰💖 To all the single people out there.. grab your snacks and meet me under the bed. It's crying time. #marriageproposal #willyoumarryme #love #wildlife #zoonegara #zoonegaramalaysia #zoonegaramalaysia2025 #fyp #fypシ゚ ♬ original sound - Zoo Negara Malaysia "It was truly heart-filling to be part of their magical proposal today during our Multi-Animal Show. What an honour to witness such love," said the post's caption. "Thank you for choosing us and our animals to be part of your unforgettable love story. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness and love!" Some netizens also expressed how touched they were by this gesture, with one writing: "OMG! This is too romantic. Hope for their happy ending for the rest of their life. The parrot was good at being a middleman." "I prefer (an) intimate and private proposal but this is so wholesome. May they live happily together forever," wrote another TikTok user. Another commenter wrote: "They are the ones proposing, but I'm the one crying." [[nid:718121]]


New Straits Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#NSTviral: Parrot helps deliver surprise marriage proposal at Zoo Negara's animal show
KUALA LUMPUR: A surprise marriage proposal during Zoo Negara's Multi-Animal Show has become an online sensation, thanks to a parrot that helped deliver one of the most touching moments ever witnessed at the zoo. The heartwarming scene unfolded just two days ago when Fuji Chong stunned both his girlfriend and the audience with a carefully orchestrated plan involving the feathered accomplice. Midway through the show, the parrot swooped in and delivered a small note to Chong's unsuspecting partner. As she unrolled it, the crowd fell into a hushed silence. Written on the note were four life-changing words: "Will you marry me?" As the realisation set in, Chong dropped to one knee in front of the stunned and tearful crowd, holding out a ring. Gasps and cheers erupted from the audience as his girlfriend tearfully said yes, making it a truly unforgettable moment. The joyous proposal, shared by Zoo Negara on TikTok, has since garnered over 1.3 million views and 184,000 likes. "Zoo Negara would like to congratulate Mr Fuji Chong and his lovely partner! It was truly heart-filling to be part of their magical proposal today during our Multi-Animal Show. What an honour to witness such love! "Thank you for choosing us and our animals to be part of your unforgettable love story. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness and love! "To all the single people out there, grab your snacks and meet me under the bed. It's crying time," Zoo Negara wrote. The video has since sparked a wave of reactions online, with many users already imagining the parrot as the ring bearer should the couple tie the knot at the zoo. "Love that everyone looks happy as well," one user wrote, noting the shared joy among the crowd and zoo staff. Josephine Wan, echoing the sentiments of many, said she was moved by the proposal despite having no personal connection to the couple: "They are the ones proposing, but I'm the one crying."


The Independent
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Zoo responds after ‘chonky' leopard goes viral
Malaysia 's National Zoo has defended its treatment of what appears to be a visibly overweight black leopard after a video of the animal went viral on social media. The video posted by a TikTok user showed the male leopard named Apoh lying on his side in his enclosure in Zoo Negara. The video went on to rack up more than two million views and prompted a wave of jokes and memes across social media, with many viewers referring to Apoh as 'chonky' and comparing him to a bear. However, some raised questions about the animal's physical condition and whether it pointed to possible neglect or inadequate enclosure standards. Responding to the comments, Zoo Negara issued a statement in Malay under the original post, saying Apoh was under close supervision by veterinary staff. 'Don't worry, our vet team is taking care of Apoh with love, giving him the best treatment and close attention. They are monitoring Apoh closely and making sure Apoh is okay. We appreciate the words of encouragement given to help Apoh reach his ideal weight,' the zoo said, according to an online translation. In a separate post on 15 July, which the zoo claimed was Apoh's 15th birthday, the zoo said the animal was being given the best care. It added that Apoh was part of the zoo's animal 'adoption' programme, where regular people can help fund his food, healthcare and enrichment. 'Yes, Apoh is looking a little chonky but don't worry! Our dedicated zookeepers and vets are keeping a close eye on him and making sure he gets the best care possible. We really appreciate all your concern and support for helping our animals stay in great shape,' the statement read. The recent footage of Apoh stand in stark contrast from a 2023 video of him, where he looked far more active as well as physically more fit. Zoo Negara has declined to comment. While most people online have been referring to Apoh as a panther, the zoo clarified in an earlier social media post that the term ' black panther ' is a general descriptor for any melanistic big cat, including leopards, jaguars, and pumas. In Apoh's case, he is a leopard whose dark pigmentation masks the characteristic rosette patterns on his coat, making them difficult to see. Social media reaction has been mixed, with some users simply expressing their adoration for the big cat and others warning about the dangers of obesity in captive animals. 'If dangerous why cute?' asked one person. 'Apoh looks like a bear! His chonkiness is oh so super super adorable, but best of luck to the keepers in helping him lose weight and live longer! We hope to see him back in an athletic superhero black panther shape soon!' wrote another.

The Independent
21-07-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Zoo responds to social media claims about ‘chonky' leopard
Malaysia 's National Zoo has defended its care of Apoh, a black leopard, after a viral video showed the animal appearing visibly overweight. The TikTok video, which garnered more than two million views, prompted public concern and jokes about Apoh's size and physical condition. Zoo Negara stated that 'chonky' Apoh is under close supervision by veterinary staff who are monitoring his health and working to help him reach an ideal weight. The zoo also highlighted that Apoh, who recently turned 15, is part of an animal adoption programme that helps fund his food, healthcare, and enrichment. While many viewers referred to Apoh as a 'panther', the zoo clarified he is a leopard whose dark pigmentation makes his characteristic rosette patterns difficult to see.