River Wonders Resources
Educators Resources
Animals We Love Series
Animals We Love: Giant Pandas
Years of conservation efforts have brought giant pandas back from the brink of extinction and back into China’s bamboo forests. River Wonders is home to the lovable Kai Kai and Jia Jia.
Animals We Love: Manatees
Manatees are found in rivers and coastal waters. These creatures, which inspired mermaid legends, face major threats in the wild but they are well-cared for here at River Wonders.
Animals We Love: Indian Gharials
The Indian gharial is related to the crocodilians. A critically endangered species, it used to occur in the rivers of Pakistan and Myanmar. Today, it is estimated that fewer than 200 Indian gharials are left in the wild, mostly in India, and a small number in Nepal and Bangladesh. River Wonders is proud to house the extremely rare and unique Indian gharial.
Animals We Love: Stingrays
The giant freshwater stingray is the largest freshwater fish in the world. Very little is know about this elusive fish which was described by scientists only recently, in 1990. This giant can be found mainly in the Mekong and Chao Phraya river systems. The Mekong River Exhibit at River Wonders is home to three giant freshwater stingrays.
Amazon Flooded Forest's Famous Five
For six months every year, seasonal rains cause an enormous rise in the water level of the Amazon Basin. The water overflows, submerging the forest by over 10 metres. This creates a water wonderland that attracts many aquatic animals from the Amazon River to visit, feed, play and breed.
Social-Emotional Learning with Kai Kai, Jia Jia & Le Le
The e-resources are inspired by our well-loved panda family and are designed to support learning in these areas suitable for N1 - K2:
- Social and Emotional Competencies
- Discovery of the World
- Aesthetic and Creative Expression
- Motor Skills Development
SPED Educators & Families Resources
River Wonders Communication Board
These Communication Boards was developed in collaboration with St. Andrew's Autism School. They are designed to help people who are challenged with verbal communication to connect with others during their visit to River Wonders.
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River Wonders Social Script
Use this social script to familiarise yourself and your children with the sights and experiences at River Wonders before your trip.
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River Wonders Sensory Friendly Map
Some places in River Wonders can be noisy and over-stimulate the senses. Use this map to plan in some quiet time during your visit.
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Browse our selection online at the Mandai E-shop.
Growing Up With Le Le (Activity Book)
Le Le, our baby panda, is growing up fast. This fun-filled activity book helps your child discover his/her growth journey together with Le Le.
Singapore’s First Panda Cub
Find out how super mum Jia Jia cares for her baby and witness how he grew from a tiny pink, naked cub to chubby furry bear.
A New Home for Kai Kai and Jia Jia
Kai Kai and Jia Jia have just moved from China to Singapore. Jia Jia wonders if she can fit in here. Will the giant pandas be able to make a new home in their new forest?
The River Adventure of Kai Kai & Jia Jia
Kai Kai and Jia Jia are excited to hear of all the animals moving into their neighbourhood. As they go around welcoming their new friends, they receive news of the most exciting addition to River Wonders (formerly River Safari). Find out who that might be!
The New Face at River Wonders
Kai Kai needs Justin the beaver's help to build something for the baby panda, but the old beaver has sprained his back... Can Kai Kai get a present in time for the baby panda's arrival?
Read Along
We've made a special recording of the Kai Kai and Jia Jia series which can be enjoyed by children of any age.
Kai Kai and Jia Jia Series
A New Home for Kai Kai and Jia Jia
Kai Kai and Jia Jia have just moved from China to Singapore. Jia Jia wonders if she can fit in here. Will the giant pandas be able to make a new home in their new forest?
You may also check out our free downloadable Social-Emotional Learning with Kai Kai, Jia Jia and Le Le. The e-resources are inspired by our well-loved panda family and are designed to support learning in Social and Emotional Competencies, Discovery of the World, Aesthetic and Creative Expression, as well as Motor Skills Development.
The River Adventure of Kai Kai & Jia Jia
Kai Kai and Jia Jia are excited to hear of all the animals moving into their neighbourhood. As they go around welcoming their new friends, they receive news of the most exciting addition to River Wonders. Find out who that might be!
You may also check out our free downloadable Social-Emotional Learning with Kai Kai, Jia Jia and Le Le. The e-resources are inspired by our well-loved panda family and are designed to support learning in Social and Emotional Competencies, Discovery of the World, Aesthetic and Creative Expression, as well as Motor Skills Development.
The New Face at River Wonders
Kai Kai needs Justin the beaver's help to build something for the baby panda, but the old beaver has sprained his back... Can Kai Kai get a present in time for the baby panda's arrival?
You may also check out our free downloadable Social-Emotional Learning with Kai Kai, Jia Jia and Le Le. The e-resources are inspired by our well-loved panda family and are designed to support learning in Social and Emotional Competencies, Discovery of the World, Aesthetic and Creative Expression, as well as Motor Skills Development.
