6 abandoned rabbits rescued in Zhenghua Nature Park in 2 months

An animal welfare group in Singapore has sounded the alarm after six rabbits were rescued in Zhenghua Nature Park in Bukit Panjang, over the past two months.

On Jan. 4, Bunny Wonderland shared an appeal for volunteers on its Facebook page to search for three abandoned bunnies which were spotted near 468A Segar Road.

Five rabbits had been rescued in the area previously, the group wrote.

Rabbit scampers around drain before being rescued

Later that day, the group shared an update that one of the rabbits had been found by a volunteer.

The white rabbit was seen scampering around before being rescued.

Named Zucchini, it was "super tired" from its time in the wild, the post wrote.

The other two rabbits — one white and one brown — have yet to be found.

Sixth rabbit rescued in area in two months

Bunny Wonderland told Mothership that Zucchini is the sixth rabbit to be rescued at the Zhenghua Nature Park area since last November.

Five were rescued by Bunny Wonderland volunteers, and the last by the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA).

On Nov. 29, 2024, two male rabbits, Zayne and Zenni, were found in the park.

They have been checked by a vet, sterilised and are ready for adoption.

Following this, two rabbits were sighted in the area in mid-December 2024.

One of them, a male rabbit named Zorro, is currently being rehabilitated with a Bunny Wonderland fosterer.

The other was rescued by SPCA.

On Jan. 3, Zespri, a male rabbit, was found in the park after being seen by a resident.

He is now being housed by Bunny Wonderland.

The welfare group said that volunteers were alerted by residents at the Zhenghua Park area who had seen the abandoned bunnies in the wild.

All of the rabbits were scared and appeared "dirty and scrawny" when found.

The group is also searching for another missing white bunny, which was spotted in Jalan Pari Burong in Bedok on Jan. 3.

Possible hotspot for 'serial dumping'?

The group deemed the area a "hotspot" for "serial dumping" given the number of abandoned rabbits rescued in recent months.

Bunny Wonderland has since lodged reports with the Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS), under NParks, regarding the rescues.

The group hopes that members of the public can help to look out for abandoned bunnies, especially the two that are exposed to the elements and predators in Zhenghua Park, and to report the illegal dumping of such pets.

Mothership has reached out to NParks and SPCA for comment.

Top image via Bunny Wonderland