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1973. What a year of milestones it was for Singapore: On Feb 4, the first modern Chingay Parade was held in Singapore; on April 6, the Singapore Red Cross was incorporated; and on June 27, the Singapore Zoological Gardens (which was renamed Singapore Zoo in 2005) was officially opened by then-Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Dr Goh Keng.
Turning 50 is a sign that one has accumulated half a century of wisdom, experiences, and lessons. And that couldn't be truer of the Singapore Zoo, which celebrates its golden jubilee - which the wildlife park has affectionately termed a Golden "ZOObilee" - today (June 27). "Kinship and community are the hallmarks of this Golden ZOObilee. We pay tribute to.