Kai Kai

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Life status: Living
Born: September 14, 2007

Originally named Wujie, Kai Kai came to Singapore in 2012 as part of China-Singapore cooperation on giant panda conservation. Mandai keepers have long described him as relaxed and especially responsive to food rewards. He can also cooperate with routine medical procedures such as ultrasound exams, blood-pressure checks, and tooth brushing without anesthesia. In 2021, he and Jia Jia welcomed Le Le, the first giant panda born in Singapore.

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Sex: Male
Current place: River Wonders

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Timeline

4 recorded events

2007-09-14
Born
Kai Kai was born on September 14, 2007.
2012-09-06
Arrived in Singapore with Jia Jia
On September 6, 2012, Kai Kai and Jia Jia arrived in Singapore, beginning China-Singapore cooperation on giant panda conservation and research.
2021-08-14
Became a father for the first time
On August 14, 2021, Jia Jia gave birth to a male cub sired by Kai Kai. The cub, Le Le, became the first giant panda born in Singapore.
2022-09-02
Cooperation extended through 2027
On September 2, 2022, China and Singapore signed an agreement extending their cooperation, allowing Kai Kai to remain in Singapore through 2027.