Animal lovers looking to show support for Singapore's zoological institutions and the creatures they care for, here's some news.

Members of the public can now adopt an animal of their choice from the Singapore Zoo.

Choose from 10 featured species

Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS) launched its "Adopt an Animal" programme on Aug. 13.

Under this programme, people can choose to symbolically adopt one of 10 of the zoo's featured species. These are:

1. Ah Meng the Sumatran orangutan

2. Ben & Bella the African penguins

3. Bosco the red ruffed lemur

4. Bunny the two-toed sloth

5. Coco the Aldabra giant tortoise

6. Matahari the Malayan sun bear

7. Pedro the California sea lion

8. Psota the pygmy hippopotamus

9. Rambo the eastern grey kangaroo

10. Ronnie the rex rabbit

There are three tiers of adoption, with prices ranging from S$200 to S$1,500.

Each contribution is accompanied with special privileges such as adoption e-certificates, admission tickets and invitations to WRS events and previews.

The higher the adoption tier, the more the privileges.

You can make an adoption here.

Funds contribute to care of animals

Funds collected from these symbolic adoptions will be channeled towards the care of animals, such as providing for their daily meals, the purchase of medical equipment, and the general upkeep of animal habitats.

These contributions will also support research and education programmes across WRS' parks, as well as conservation projects in Singapore and Southeast Asia.

Such a programme helps provide the public with accessible ways in which they can "play active roles in conservation and be inspired to care for wildlife," said WRS Senior Director of Partnership Isabel Cheng.

This was after visitors visited the parks and felt a particular connection with the animals.

"After visiting us and making a connection with these species, many have followed up to ask how they can do something for wildlife and make meaningful contributions towards our animals and the conservation work we do around the world."

Although adoption is currently only available for animals from the Singapore Zoo, there are plans to expand the programme to include creatures from Jurong Bird Park, River Safari and Night Safari.

Top photo from Wildlife Reserves Singapore