With the aim of rescuing distressed animals and returning them to their native homes, Singapore is creating the first dedicated wildlife rescue center.

Singapore's 'Animal Concerns Research and Education Society' (ACRES) has initiated the Wildlife Rescue Center, which will serve protected species, nurture them back to health and return them to their native environment.

Furthermore, the ACRES also will target at educating people on protecting animals and the environment through the center.

ACRES, whose education programs are reaching over 100,000 children and adults every year, has been working with local schools and community groups since 2001.

The center, when completed, will be able to accommodate nearly 400 rescued species; including reptiles, primates and native birds.