Asia Soil Conservation Network for the Humid Tropics (ASOCON) - Network assisting its member countries through information exchange, regional workshops, expert consultations and learning activities for those responsible for the development and dissemination of soil and water conservation practices for small-scale farmers.
Asian Flora - Botanist Cédric Basset's photographs of many plants (identified by family, genus, or species) in their natural environments in Asia. [Also in French]
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) - With a mission to help developing countries in the semi-arid tropics increase farm productivity and food security, reduce poverty, and protect the environment through optimum use of the natural resource endowment, through partnership-based international agricultural research.
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) - A non-profit international agricultural research and training center established to improve the well-being of present and future generations of rice farmers and consumers, particularly those with low incomes.
Rafflesia - Wikipedia article on the largest flowering plant in the world indigenous to Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.
Zoos and Aquariums
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens - History, general information, photos and descriptions of animals and plants, and education program summary. [Also in Chinese]
KL Bird Park - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The world's largest covered walk-in free-flight bird park. General information, park map, package rates, news clippings and events.
Ocean Park Hong Kong - Visitor information, exhibit overviews and education programs.
Singapore Zoological Garden - An open-concept zoo with 2,800 animals representing 216 species on 28 hectares. Includes a night safari designed to be viewed at night. Visitor information, facility maps, exhibit and animal photos and descriptions, conservation program summary and latest happenings.
Taiping Zoo & Night Safari - Perak, Malaysia. 1200 animals of 160 species in a natural setting. Location, hours, fees and discounts.
Taman Safari Indonesia - A conservation center and national tourism site. Visitor information, park map, conservation programs and articles. Location between Jakarta and Bandung.
Zoological Park Organization of Thailand - Operates Dusit Zoo, Khao Kheow Open Zoo, Chiang Mai Zoo and Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo. Visitor information and maps of the zoos, animal photos and descriptions, educational program summary, news and events and conservation information.
