{
  "id": 11791513,
  "title": "Meet a 25-year-old third-generation zookeeper whose family has worked at the zoo since it opened 53 years ago",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/meet-a-25-year-old-third-generation-zookeeper-whose-family-has-worked-11791513",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T22:56:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/women/third-generation-zookeeper-river-wonders-mandai-6395241"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rutraajni Gurusamy Kaunder is a 25-year-old third-generation zookeeper, following in the footsteps of her grandfather and father, both of whom have dedicated their lives to caring for animals at Singapore Zoo and Night Safari. Born and raised in a family where zookeeping is a legacy, Rutraajni now works at River Wonders, where she tends to over 200 animals on a rotating basis. Growing up, she was fascinated by the animals she'd see around her home, feeding and caring for a mini zoo of her own. Despite initial opposition from family members due to the physical demands of the job, Rutraajni pursued her passion, eventually securing a part-time position at Night Safari in 2022. Now, she's making her own mark in the field, proving that her family's tradition of zookeeping can continue for generations to come.",
  "summary": "Her grandfather joined Singapore Zoo when it opened in 1973. Her father followed suit at Night Safari in 1994. Now, Rutraajni Gurusamy Kaunder is making her own mark at River Wonders, caring for more than 200 animals.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CNA - Singapore",
        "title": "Meet a 25-year-old third-generation zookeeper whose family has worked at the zoo since it opened 53 years ago",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/meet-a-25-year-old-third-generation-zookeeper-whose-family-has-worked",
        "published": "2026-10-03T22:56:23.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}