Jia Jia and Kai Kai are celebrating another birthday in Singapore, potentially for the last time as their extended stay in Singapore draws closer to an end.
Jia Jia turns 18 on Thursday (Sept 3), while Kai Kai will turn 19 on Sept 14.
Visitors can join the pandas' birthday celebrations at River Wonders on Sept 5 and 13 respectively at 12pm, where the pair will tuck into specially prepared gift boxes filled with their favourite treats.
The enrichment, prepared by their care team, is designed to encourage their natural foraging behaviours while keeping them mentally and physically stimulated.
Meanwhile, visitors can also check out Singapore's first Panda Planet Immersive Experience, which runs from Sept 4 to 14 at the Pavilion Capital Giant Panda Forest.
Presented by iPanda, a giant panda multimedia and live-broadcasting channel by CCTV.com, the exhibition is making its first stop outside China in Singapore.
The exhibition features three themed zones where visitors can learn more about giant pandas and conservation efforts to protect the species.
At the Giant Panda Science Zone, visitors can learn about the animals' evolution, behaviour and unique adaptations, as well as efforts to protect the vulnerable species.
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The Kai Kai & Jia Jia Birthday Zone features fun facts about the pair, alongside an update on Le Le, Singapore's first and only locally born giant panda cub.
Visitors can also step into the Panda Planet Immersive Experience: MR Experience Zone, which uses mixed reality technology to offer a glimpse into the giant pandas' natural ecosystem.
Across the three zones, guests can take part in panda-themed science trivia challenges and snap photos at designated photo spots.
The exhibition runs from Sept 4 to 14, from 9am to 6pm daily, with last entry at 5pm. It is included with admission to River Wonders.
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