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Saw Jia Jia & Kai Kai at Singapore's River Safari!!!

Woo... few weeks back I went to the Singapore's River Safari with a group of friends!
I was really excited to see Jia Jia and Kai Kai, the 2 pandas!!!

River Safari is Asia's First & Only River-Themed Wild-Life Park!


Soft Opening Since 3rd April 2013
With a total of 12 hectares holding 34 thousand cubic metreof water.

With Over 300 Animal Species
(Including 42 Endangered Species)

Main Highlights

Rivers of the World
Mississippi River
Congo River
River Nile
Ganges River
Murray River
Mekong River
Yangtze River featuring Giant Panda Forest

Wild Amazonia
Amazon River Quest (Coming Soon)
Squirrel Monkey Forest
Amazon Flooded Forest



The Alligator Gar.
They can grow up to 3m and weigh 100kg.


The zoo-keeper feeding the Alligator Gar.
Mississippi PaddleFish

Feeding the Crocodile.


They looked really fierce with their mouth wide open right!

Monkey jumping around freely from trees to trees.


Mekong Giant Cat Fish

Don't stare at me like as though you can come out of the tank and eat me!
Haha.. Yes that is the Piranhas! 

Lesser Adjutant Stork

Squirrel Monkey

Giant Panda Forest
Giant Panda Forest, the largest panda exhibit in Southeast Asia, and experience close encounters with China’s gift to Singapore, giant pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia. Also sharing this climate-controlled biodome are the rare red pandas and elegant golden pheasants.

Jia Jia's Profile

Kai Kai's Profile

Kaviel (http://kavielteo.blogspot.sg) , Marc and myself...
Photobomb by Kai Kai behind... Haha.... =p



Man... they looked so lovely right!

Marc bought me this cute Panda Bear Drink!
Thanks Marc again!

Jia Jia why you hiding inside.... Come out play with me... =)

That's Kai Kai!


Kai Kai looking at my camera!!! Yeah!!!

 Is that a cat?

Nope it is not a cat! It is the Red Panda!
See the way he sleep so CUTE right!!!
Man I wish I can have that to hug and sleep! hehe...

Amazon Flooded Forest

Amazon Flooded Forest
Submerged in a Volume of 2,000 cubic metre of water(Approximately over 10 metres of Water)

Viewing Window of 22 Metres (L) by 4 Metres (H)


What is that? A big fish? Mermaid?
Make a guess....
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Yes it was a Manatee! They are so adorable!!!












So hungry! And we had our lunch at the MAMA PANDA KITCHEN!


The tables and Chairs and all Panda Themed!
So CUTE!!!



This the PANDA PAU which you have to try!!! So CUTE!!!

Me and Marc with the CUTE PANDA PAU!

Me holding the Panda Pau and Maybeline holding the collectible Panda water bottle.
You can get the bottle when you order the set meal! 

Marc's Chicken Cultet Noodle set

That's my Fish and ginger Rice Set!

Souvenir shop! Over here you can see lot of cute panda souvenirs!!!

There is Jia Jia and Kai Kai designed mug.

Soft toys.

Crystal globe.

Panda Paw! So CUTE!!!


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About River Safari


River Safari is the newest addition to Wildlife Reserves Singapore’s portfolio of award-winning parks. Nestled between Singapore’s two award-winning wildlife parks – Singapore Zoo and Night Safari – River Safari offers an unforgettable adventure inspired by eight of the world’s most iconic rivers. This $160-million attraction features state-of-the-art exhibit design, Southeast Asia's largest panda exhibit as well as the world's largest freshwater aquarium. Housing one of the world’s largest collections of freshwater fauna, the park features over 5,000 specimens representing 300 species. And that includes Singapore’s resident giant pandas, Kai Kai and Jia Jia.



Take a leisurely stroll and meander through the park on an exploratory river adventure of the Mississippi, Congo, Nile, Ganges, Murray, Mekong and Yangtze rivers. With the pristine Upper Seletar Reservoir as a backdrop, River Safari is also home to the Giant Panda Forest, Squirrel Monkey Forest and the enchanting Amazon Flooded Forest.



Congo River

Venture through the Mississippi River and get a rare inside-look at the home of the beavers. Go nose-to-snout with the rare Mississippi paddlefish and primitive alligator gar. As you travel down to the Congo River, stop and marvel at the world's largest freshwater puffer fish.



From one African river to another, flow down to the River Nile where the sharp-toothed tigerfish and the many-finned birchir reside. When you find yourself at the temple facade by the Ganges River, watch out for the crocodilian Indian gharial resting by the sandy shore. Here, you’ll also see the peculiar-looking softshell turtle and the goonch catfish. Head south of the Pacific Ocean to Australia’s Murray River to meet the barramundi, the Australian lungfish, the robber crab, and the Murray cod – Australia’s largest freshwater fish – which can reach 1.8 metres in length.



Mekong River
The Mekong River beckons with one of the world’s largest freshwater aquariums, which houses the magnificent Mekong catfish and the giant freshwater stingray. The Mekong catfish can grow up to 2 metres long and the giant freshwater stingray, an awe-inspiring 600 kilogrammes in weight!

Giant Panda Forest
Next, make your way down to the Yangtze River, home of the world’s largest amphibian – the giant salamander. Just around the corner, enter the Giant Panda Forest, home of Kai Kai and Jia Jia. Observe these adorable envoys from China as they roam around their naturalistic habitat. Spot the golden pheasants and red pandas that share this remarkable climate-controlled biodome.

Amazon River Quest
(Coming Soon)
No riverine expedition is complete without a ride down the Amazon River. At Wild Amazonia, set sail on an exciting adventure known as the Amazon River Quest. This ride takes you down the mysterious South American river where you’ll meet the amazing wildlife that come from the world’s largest tropical rainforest. Peer into the secret worlds of the spider monkey, maned wolf, Brazilian tapir and more. Venture into the deep, dark, jaguar cave, and try spotting the powerful predator before it spots you. From the river to shore, step into the Squirrel Monkey Forest. Short-furred and adorable, these monkeys are known to be highly intelligent primates that live together in social groups. (The Amazon River Quest boat ride and animal exhibits along this ride will not be available until later this year. In view of that, River Safari admission tickets will be sold at a discounted price.)

Amazon Flooded Forest
The Amazon Flooded Forest is another must-see ecological showcase. It is an immersive re-creation of the Amazonian rainforest, which gets submerged in up to 15 metres of water every year during the rainy season. Wander into the depths of this multi-level exhibit to witness an amazing underwater habitat for creatures such as the arapaima and the giant river otter.

After all that excitement, entice your taste buds at our specially-designed thematic restaurants. Feast on savoury Chinese fare at the River Safari Tea House located at the Entrance Plaza, or tuck in to delectable Szechuan cuisine and panda-themed bites at the Mama Panda Kitchen, right by the Giant Panda Forest. Visit the House of Kai Kai & Jia Jia to stock up on giant panda-inspired memorabilia and complete your adventure by taking home treasured memories of the River Safari with you from our unique underwater-themed retail shop, the River Safari Shop.


ADMISSION FEES



Per AdultPer Child*
(3 - 12 years old)
Per Senior Citizen**
Admission Fee
(Soft Opening)
$25.00
$16.00
$12.50


Per AdultPer Child*
(3 - 12 years old)
Per Senior Citizen**
Admission Fee
(Normal Opening) 
$35.00$23.00$17.50

Per Student
(Below 13 years)
Per Student
(Above 13 years)

Admission Fee
(Soft Opening)
$8.00$16.00

Per Student
(Below 13 years)
Per Student
(Above 13 years)

Admission Fee
(Normal Opening)
$15.00$23.00
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TAKE NOTE:
• Entry to Giant Panda Forest requires booking of viewing time slots
• Updated & Price Alteration would be updated via the link at the website found directly below
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The River is Calling...



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