Meet a 25-year-old third-generation zookeeper whose family has worked at the zoo since it opened 53 years ago

Rutraajni Gurusamy Kaunder, 25, became a third-generation zookeeper in 2022 at River Wonders in Singapore, caring for over 200 animals. Her grandfather Permalo joined Singapore Zoo in 1973 when it opened, and her father Gurusamy joined Night Safari in 1994. The family has worked at Mandai parks for 53 years.

Source: Meet a 25-year-old third-generation zookeeper whose family has worked at the zoo since it opened 53 years ago — Channel News Asia

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