Families can look forward to a host of panda-themed activities, as well as the launch of a tee collection inspired by Le Le, the first Giant Panda cub born in Singapore.
Le Le Turns 2!
As Singapore approaches her 58th birthday this month, one furry local will be turning a two-rrific two! Le Le, the first Giant Panda cub born on these shores, celebrates his coming of age on 14 August 2023. To herald this milestone, which marks Le Le’s first steps towards independence, River Wonders will be offering a host of panda-themed activities from now until 10 September 2023. To take the celebrations a step further, Mandai Wildlife Group and bossini will also be launching a line of apparel inspired by River Wonders’ favourite black and white resident.
Panda-Themed Activities
Date: now till 10 Sep 2023
Our beloved Giant Panda cub turns two this August! Come join us in this two-rrific celebration at River Wonders with exciting activities. Catch Le Le’s playful antics, strike a pose with our panda family mascots, get artsy with panda-themed crafts and more!
Le Le’s Two-rrific Birthday Party
Venue: Giant Panda Forest
Date: 14 Aug 2023
Time: 10am
Le Le fans, mark 14 August 2023 in your calendar to celebrate Le Le’s tworrific milestone! Head into River Wonders bright and early and watch the birthday bear receiving treats such as a specially prepared bamboo cake and trying his hand at some unboxing. Don’t fret if you can’t make it! The party will be streamed live as well.
Le Le’s Panda-stic Trail
Venue: Around River Wonders
Date: now to 10 Sep 2023
Time: 10am to 7pm
Embark on Le Le’s Panda-stic Trail and spot his favourite food and toys!
Be a Panda Keeper Activity Booth
Venue: Entrance of Giant Panda Forest
Date: All weekends in Aug, 9 & 10 Aug 2023 | 2, 3, 9 & 10 Sep 2023
Time: 10.30am to 4.30pm
Step into the shoes of a panda keeper at our interactive awareness booth and discover how we care for our Giant Pandas.
Make Your Own Panda Hat
Venue: River Wonders Entrance
Date: All weekends in Aug, 9 & 10 Aug 2023 | 2 to 10 Sep 2023
Time: 10am to 5pm
Put together your own birthday hat and join the celebrations! Limited to the first 150 participants per day, on a first come, first served basis. While stocks last.
Build-a-Panda Puppet
Venue: Entrance of Giant Panda Forest
Date: All weekends in Aug, 9 & 10 Aug 2023 | 2 to 10 Sep 2023
Time: 10am to 5pm
Let your creativity run wild and take home your panda paper puppet creation! Limited to the first 200 participants per day, on a first come, first served basis. While stocks last.
Panda Mascot Meet & Greet
Venue: Panda Courtyard
Date: 5, 6, 9, 10, 19, 20, 26 & 27 Aug 2023 | 2 to 10 Sep 2023
Time: 12pm & 2pm (20min per session)
Cuddle up for a photo with our ever popular and cute Giant Panda mascots and bring home precious, panda-stic photo memories.
Pledge for Wildlife
Venue: Entrance of Giant Panda Forest
Date: All weekends in Aug, 9 & 10 Aug 2023 | 2 to 10 Sep 2023
Time: 10am to 5pm
Pledge your support and help us to continuously care for our animals! Make a contribution of $5 and receive a panda design plantable card.
Festive Animal Presentations
Venue: Boat Plaza
Date: now till 13 Aug 2023
Time: 11.30am, 2.30pm & 4.30pm
Join our animal friends in a special Once Upon a River presentation to celebrate our nation’s 58th birthday!
Music in a Whole New Light
Venue: Manatee Tank, Amazon Flooded Forest
Date: 5, 6, 9 & 10 Aug 2023
Time: 1pm & 3pm (20min per session)
Immerse in an illuminating candlelight performance by a string quartet as manatees swim fluidly by in the background.
Promotions
Celebrate in Style with bossini
Photo Credits: Mandai Wildlife Group
Venue: River Wonders Retail Shop and House of Kai Kai & Jia Jia
Date: from 1 Aug 2023
There’s something for everyone in the family with the new Le Le apparel collection by Mandai Wildlife Group and bossini.
What’s more! Receive a free Le Le reusable drawstring tote bag with minimum $80 spend*.
*One purchase from the Le Le apparel collection is required. Limited quantity on a first come, first served basis. While stocks last.
[Giveaways]
- Stand a chance to win a Friends of Wildlife family membership
- Promotion Period: 11 Aug to 10 Sep 2023
Stand a chance to win a Friends of Wildlife family membership with the purchase of two t-shirts from bossini outlets carrying the Le Le collection.
- Redeem a Le Le reusable drawstring tote bag with minimum spend
- Promotion Period: 11 Aug to 10 Sep 2023
Get a Le Le reusable drawstring tote bag with every $80 spent at the River Wonders’ retail outlets and bossini stores carrying the range.
Le Le’s Commemorative Photobook
Venue: Photo Shop at Giant Panda Forest
Date: from 1 Aug 2023
Time: 10am to 6.30pm
Bring home a memento of our birthday bear! Each photobook consists of 3 x 6R photographs and all digital copies. *While stocks last.
Panda-licious Snack Boxes
Venue: Mama Panda Kiosk
Date: now to 10 Sep 2023
Time: 11am to 5pm
It’s a panda affair! Fuel up and satisfy your tummy with panda-themed snack boxes.
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