INVITATION TO ZOO NEGARA
VOLUNTARY WORK

Date : 13th July 2008
Time : 8.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
Venue : Zoo Negara
Nature of project : Environmental Service
Organising Chairperson : Leo Chia Sheng Wei
Members of the Organizing Chairperson : Leo Chia Sheng Wei, Leo Fong Jia Yi, Leo Tan Eong Xien, Leo Samantha Chin, Leo Edison Liam and Leo Kimberly S’ng

Guest Present : 3 guests (Leo Joshua Tan and Leo Aisha Salma Begum from Leo Club of KDU PJ and Leo Looi Chee Xin from Leo Club of SMK Datok Lokman)

No. of Leos involved : 9 Leos
No. of Leos hours : 9 Leos X 4.5 hours = 40.5 hours


The Leos from Leo Club of KDU PJ and SMK Datok Lokman met at Wangsa Maju LRT Station. They then took a taxi to Zoo Negara and met up with the Leos from the Leo Club of KL Unity. The Leos then gathered at the guard house, where they were given instructions and task assignments.

The Leos were assigned to two different sections. The 1st group, comprising of Leo Chia Sheng Wei, Leo Fong Jia Yi, Leo Samantha Chin, Leo Tan Eong Xien and Leo Edison Lam from the Leo Club of KL Unity, were sent to the Birds section. In the Bird Section, Leo Chia Sheng Wei and Leo Fong Jia Yi were assigned to the kitchen section in which they were responsible in preparing all the food for the animals. This included chopping the vegetables and meat, peeling fruits, and the blending of protein food. Meanwhile, Leo Tan Eong Xien and Leo Edison Lam were in charge of cleaning ere completed successfully because they worked together. The Leos were cheerful and enthusiastic. All the Leos did various tasks, so that it would be more interesting. Throughout the entire process, the Leos did not forget their objective and whole-heartedly went about their activities.

This activity was carried out because of our responsibility to the environment and the animals. It was important to extend a helping hand to nature as well. The Leos wanted to recognize, understand and in small ways, relieve the zoo keepers of their work. Most importantly, it was to learn and appreciate the wildlife. On the whole, it was a great learning experience!