River Wonders Resources

Years of conservation efforts have brought giant pandas back from the brink of extinction and back into China’s bamboo forests. River Wonders is home to the lovable Kai Kai and Jia Jia.

Manatees are found in rivers and coastal waters. These creatures, which inspired mermaid legends, face major threats in the wild but they are well-cared for here at River Wonders. 

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. 

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.