Monkey island is projected to be self-financing after its first year of operation, but it needs start-up funds to establish the necessary infrastructure on the island.

With start-up costs below a million Singapore dollars, this is a great and affordable opportunity for companies, organisations and individuals to make a lasting mark on a project that will benefit the macaques and the Singapore community alike and is destined to grab the national and international limelight. We look forward to work together with each contributor to formulate a PR plan that suits your organisation's needs.

Companies, organisations and individuals interested in sponsoring this unique project can download details here, or email us for more information.
PhiloZoophie Limited and its board of advisors wish you a happy year of the Monkey!

PhiloZoophie's board of directors:

Dr. Paolo Martelli is Director (Veterinary) with the Singapore Zoological gardens, which he joined in 1993. His position requires expertise with animal husbandry, health management, animal-related business, and educational and environmental issues. He was instrumental in the development and running of six training programs for zoo professionals under the auspices of the South-East Asian Zoo Association. As a wildlife vet, he has closely collaborated with the Nature Parks on rescuing injured animals and on pest management, leading him to develop a wide range of practical and acclaimed solutions to the problems faced by wild species in an urban environment.

Ms. Barbara Martelli obtained a Certificate in Animal Management with the National Extension College (London). She has worked with primates since 1996, specializing in the re-habilitation of confiscated animals. In 2000, she joined the National University of Singapore as a husbandry specialist for a conservation project on the long tail macaques, conducted in cooperation with the Singapore Zoological Gardens. She is credited with developing successful techniques for the introduction of new-comers into existing groups. Barbara has trained many new staff and volunteers at the veterinary department of the Singapore zoo. Her passion is widely acknowledged as the source of a renewed appreciation of the long tail macaque.

Mr. Nicolas Chaplain, a Singapore PR, holds a Degree in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Science of Language as well as a Masters Degree in Teaching. Nicolas lectures at NUS and NTU and runs empowerment courses for adults. Passionate about education, Nicolas has assembled a team to develop first-rate educational programs for Monkey island catering to visitors of all ages and all cultures.

PhiloZoophie's board of advisors:

Mr. Jean-Louis Michelet, a Singapore PR, is PhiloZoophie's financial and fund-raising advisor. He is the founder and managing director of ICUS Pte Ltd, an international leader in e-learning. He is the vice-president of the French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore, the vice-president of the European Chamber of Commerce, and a Director of the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce.

Mr. Mark Gordon, a Singapore PR, is an international marketing consultant with a special expertise in travel and tourism marketing. He has worked for the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore, American Express and Citibank. Over the past decade, Gordon has created tourism marketing and product development plans for the Governments of Canada and Indonesia, Holiday Inns and Intercontinental Hotels, the Singapore Zoo and the Jurong Birdpark.

Dr. Marc van Loo, PhD, a Singapore PR, is chief editor of an authoritive book on international education, and founder and owner of LooLa Adventure Resort in Bintan, an eco/edu/adventure destination particularly popular with nature lovers and Singapore schools. Dr Van Loo developed this website and more generally assists with management and marketing to the education segment as well as with fund-raising.

Mr. Asad Shiraz served in various capacities in the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) between 1982 and 2002, assuming the position of Senior Director Tourism Marketing and reporting directly to its Chief Executive for the last 5 year of his tenure. During this tenure he oversaw destination marketing, international operations, destination branding, international government to government tourism relations, conventions marketing, media & public relations, and events marketing amongst many other responsibilities. He was the main project coordinator for Singapore's participation at two World Fairs, EXPO 86 in Vancouver and EXPO 88 in Brisbane, and also played an important role in Singapore's hosting of the World Trade Organisation's Innaugural Ministerial Meeting in Singapore which earned him the Public Administration Medal - a National Award. Asad joined the Wildlife Reserves Singapore in 2002 as their Chief Executive Officer and oversaw the operations of three of Singapore's finest attractions - Singapore Zoo, Night Safari and Jurong BirdPark. Asad is presently an Associate Director with MasterConsult Services - a tourism consultancy company.

Andrew and Karen Young. Andrew, a Singapore PR, is the head of ESC environmental consultancy. Specializing in Tourism & the Environment, he was previously Head of Environment & Health with Bintan Resorts and is currently working on a major eco-tourism development project in Indonesia, funded by the UK Govt. Andrew is assisting Monkey Island through environmental master planning and project management services. Karen, a Singaporean citizen, is a trained zoologist and environmental consultant with ESC. She gained extensive knowledge and skills in environmental data collection - from soil, groundwater and ecology to water and air quality - in the course of her work for numerous international organizations. She specializes in developing sustainable business practices that balance project environmental requirements with development and operational objectives. She will specifically assist in Monkey Island's environmental baseline study, Impact Assessment and ecological issues.

Mr. Murray Bailey is Research Director of Travel Business Analyst, a highly respected travel industry consultancy. Mr. Bailey has offices in Hong Kong and France.

Dr. Ivona Foitova, PhD, is principal investigator of the Orang Utang Network in Sumatra, Indonesia. She acts as an advisor on research and as a partner in international field training programs.

Mr. Marc Cremades of Galatee Films (zoology advisor of 2003 Oscar nominated documentary film "Winged migration") is assisting with many technical aspects of marketing, imaging and product development.