Kai Kai and Jia Jia in Singapore, one year on
Wildlife Reserves Singapore and CapitaLand celebrate giant pandas’ birthdays and first anniversary in Singapore; Visitors to enjoy slew of pandastic activities from 7 to 15 September
Singapore, 6 September 2013 – Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS) and CapitaLand Limited (CapitaLand), the Presenting Sponsor and Conservation Donor of the Giant Panda Collaborative Programme, threw a big panda party for Kai Kai and Jia Jia today, with a specially-made cake and toy for the birthday duo. The birthday bash marks the start of week-long festivities at River Safari from 7 to 15 September to commemorate the pandas’ one-year anniversary in Singapore and
Male panda Kai Kai received a three-tiered birthday cake made of ice, bamboo and his
Almost 600,000 panda lovers have visited Kai Kai and Jia Jia since the Giant Panda Forest opened to the public last year. Kai Kai, who is usually laid-back, has recently been spotted climbing up a tree at
Jia Jia, on the other hand, is the shyer of the two. A closed-circuit television was installed in February so that visitors can see Jia Jia during moments when she chooses to stay in her den. In recent months, Jia Jia started showing her playful side and can be seen tumbling down slopes and knocking down nearly 10 trees, which horticulturists have had to replant (See Appendix 1 for more facts).
Inside the Giant Panda Forest, a few home improvements have been added to ensure the pandas’ comfort. Among the new features are:
- Additional branches for Kai Kai and Jia Jia to climb
- Wooden platforms raised above ground level for the pandas to sit and rest on
- Caves in Jia Jia’s exhibit for the shy bear to hide in
Visitors can enjoy the celebratory activities at River Safari during the panda party week from 7 to 15 September. These include free guided tours at the Giant Panda Forest as well as panda awareness booths where you can feel the teeth of a giant panda or get a whiff of panda poop! Face painters will be around to turn you into a panda before meeting the birthday duo, and party animals can go on a frenzy at our panda-themed photo booth!
For more information, visit www.riversafari.com.sg
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