World Otter Day Celebration with Kids at MoSAIC
Hello, young explorers. Join us at MoSAIC to celebrate World Otter Day. Let’s discover playful otters, explore river habitats and learn how we can protect our wetlands together. Are you ready to be a River Guardian? Let’s go!
Exhibition: Otter, Wetlands & Our Future Rivers
Date: 02/05 – 31/05
Time: 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Explore fun posters and interactive exhibits inspired by Bayangkanlah KL, expanded to include otters, wetlands and riverside ecosystems.
Children will learn:
How rivers support wildlife
Why wetlands protect our cities
How human actions affect biodiversity
Simple ways to protect Malaysia’s rivers
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Workshop: Shadow Puppet Making
Date: 16/05
Time: 2:30PM – 4:30PM
Create your own otter shadow puppet and bring river stories to life.
Children will learn:
Basics of light and shadow
Storytelling through movement
Animal behaviour and habitat awareness
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Community Painting: Pixel Rivers Mural
Date: 17/05
Time: 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Inspired by the pixelated creativity of Minecraft, each child receives a canvas and paints based on themed prompts such as:
River plants
Wetland animals
Otter families
Clean vs polluted water
Individually, each canvas tells a small story. Together, the canvases form one large mural symbolising how small actions can collectively protect our rivers. The completed mural will be displayed at MoSAIC as a community artwork.
Children will learn:
How small actions create a big impact
Collaboration and shared responsibility
Visual storytelling inspired by nature
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Story reading
Date: 23/05
Time: 2:30PM – 4:30PM
An engaging story session featuring river-themed tales and otter adventures, followed by interactive games and movement activities.
Children will learn:
Fun facts about Malaysia’s otters
Empathy for animals and ecosystems
Everyday habits that protect the environment
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Live Performance: Wayang Kulit Performance by BaiZam Generation “En Otter & Keluarga”
Date: 24/05
Time: 2:30PM – 4:30PM
A special children’s shadow theatre performance celebrating family, courage and caring for our rivers.
Children will experience:
Malaysian cultural storytelling
Environmental themes through performance
Creative expression by young performers
