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Animal Series
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.
Autism Friendly Resources
- Social Script
- Sensory Friendly Map
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.
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.
Outdoor Learning
- Amazon Flooded Forest Famous Five
- Make a Viewfinder
- Nature Scavenger Hunt
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 – among them the animals featured in The Amazon Flooded Forest’s Famous Five.
Make a Viewfinder
Make your own viewfinder with materials found at home. Use it to focus on interesting details at our parks or other outdoor venues!
Nature Scavenger Hunt
The River Wonders is home to wild animals too! Team up with friends and family to find as many items as possible on this list during your visit.
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:
- Social and Emotional Development
- Discovery of the World
- Aesthetic and Creative Expression
- Motor Skills Development
Social-Emotional Learning