Kai Kai and Jia Jia celebrate birthdays as Singapore's first Panda Planet exhibition opens
Image 1: Kai Kai, who turns 19 this September, enjoys one of his favourite ways to munch on bamboo - lying on hisback.
Image 2: 18-year-old Jia Jia is known for her clever and expressive nature, and her strong sense of what she likes.
Photo credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
Jia Jia turns 18 today, and Kai Kai turns 19 on 14 September. Guests can join their birthday celebrations in person on 5 and 13 September, respectively at Pavilion Capital Giant Panda Forest. Come watch them dig into specially made gift boxes filled with their favourite treats. Lovingly prepared by their care team, the enrichment is designed to encourage their natural foraging behaviours while keeping them mentally and physically engaged.
Meanwhile, Pavilion Capital Giant Panda Forest will also host the Panda Planet Immersive Experience from 4 to 14 September, offering visitors a closer look into the world of giant pandas through three themed zones.
At the Giant Panda Science Zone, guests can learn about the evolution, behaviours and unique adaptations of giant pandas, as well as the conservation efforts supporting the recovery of this vulnerable species. Next, the Kai Kai & Jia Jia Birthday Zone features fun facts about the pair, with a special update on Le Le, Singapore's first and only local-born giant panda cub. Le Le returned to China in January 2024 to join a giant panda conservation programme by the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP). The Panda Planet Immersive Experience: MR Experience Zone gives visitors a glimpse into the giant panda's natural ecosystem through an interactive virtual experience.
Across the three zones, guests can also test their panda knowledge through science trivia challenges and snap photos at adorable panda-themed photo points for a chance to redeem exclusive merchandise from iPanda.
Guests can enjoy the exhibition as part of their River Wonders visit. Park admission tickets are available through the Mandai Wildlife Reserve's official ticketing website or at the park. Every ticket comes with a $5 retail voucher and a $5 F&B voucher, redeemable with a minimum spend of $20 at in-park shops and dining outlets across all parks. For more information, visit mandai.com/en/river-wonders.html.
Panda Planet Immersive Experience, presented by iPanda, makes its first stop outside China in Singapore at River Wonders, outside the Pavilion Capital Giant Panda Forest.
Photo credit: iPanda
Discover the world of pandas at Panda Planet Immersive Experience, a special panda-themed exhibition, featuringinteractive activities, photo spots and conservation stories.
Photo credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
A visitor wanders through a virtual bamboo forest at the Panda Planet Immersive Experience: MR Experience Zone, which uses mixed reality technology to offer a glimpse into the giant panda’snatural habitat.
Photo credit: iPanda
KEY ACTIVITIES AT A GLANCE: PANDA PLANET IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE AND KAI KAI AND JIA JIA'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS (4 – 14 SEP 2026)
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Panda Planet Immersive Experience How well do you know giant pandas? Discover more at a special exhibition presented by iPanda, featuring interactive activities, photo spots and conservation stories. |
Date: 4 – 14 Sep 2026 Time: 9am – 6 pm daily, last entry 5pm Venue: Outside Pavilion Capital Giant Panda Forest, River Wonders Price: Included with River Wonders admission |
Jia Jia and Kai Kai’s Birthday Celebrations Celebrate Jia Jia’s 18th and Kai Kai’s 19th birthdays as they tuck into ice cakes and treat-filled enrichments, lovingly prepared by their keepers. |
Date: 5 Sep 2026 (Jia Jia) and 13 Sep 2026 (Kai Kai) Time: 12pm Venue: Giant Panda Forest, River Wonders Price: Included with River Wonders admission |
