Zoo Negara Volunteer Program

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A group photo before the event

On the 4^th of March, KDU PAC was invited to collaborate with KPMG to carry out a volunteer program to clean up Zoo Negara. The event started at 6am when PAC students and staff reached KDU with a smile on their faces ready to do some good for the community. At 7am, the bus departed for Zoo Negara and we reached there an hour later.

A group photo with KPMG at Zoo Negara

When we reached there, we were introduced to the friendly staff from KPMG. They sponsored KDU PAC students to buy tickets to enter the zoo. Upon entering, staff and students from both KDU and KPMG were split into groups and allocated to various exhibits.

Briefing

Thereafter, the volunteer work officially began. Each group was allocated a supervisor from Zoo Negara. The supervisors instructed the volunteers as to what needs to be done. The job scope of volunteers included cleaning up the animal waste, washing up the animals, feeding the animals as well as cleaning up the habitat. It seemed to be a culture shock for both KPMG staff and KDU students as none of them were accustomed to this sort of work.

Panda at Zoo Negara

At 12 noon, the work was officially over and both staff and students were given a special treat to visit the panda habitat. There were many “oohhss” and “ahhhss” as everyone was intrigued by the antics of the panda. An occasional chuckle was made when the panda performed its cute acts.

On the way back to KDU DJ

At 3pm, the volunteer program had officially ended. We thanked KPMG for the opportunity to serve our community and went on the bus heading back to KDU. A fruitful day indeed.