Panda cub Bao Bao turns one
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Panda cub Bao Bao has been the darling of the National Zoo in Washington since she was born last summer. And the zoo is inviting everyone to join in her birthday celebration on Aug 23.
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Panda cub Bao Bao, who will celebrate her one-year birthday on Aug 23, draws visitors on Thursday at the National zoo in Washington. [Photo/China Daily] |
Details of the celebration's program have yet to be announced, a public relations official at the zoo told China Daily on Thursday. But Bao Bao continues to draw crowds daily.
On Thursday around noon, visitors were even fascinated by Bao Bao sprawled out idly on the edge of the mini rockery inside the pavilion of the David Rubenstein Family Giant Panda Habitat.
"Look, she is playing with her tail, up and down," a woman in the crowd told her children.
Bao Bao's mother, Mei Xiang, just celebrated her 16th birthday on July 22. The zoo is asking fans to help celebrate giant panda conservation in honor of Bao Bao's birthday by using new media.
"Tweet a message about what Bao Bao represents for conservation and wish her a happy birthday using #BaoBaoBday," the zoo tweeted on Wednesday.
Messages soon poured in via Twitter. "An early Happy Birthday wish for Bao Bao. Enjoy yourself. Thanks to the Chinese for sharing the wonders of baby Pandas," tweeted Pat Pietrzak.
"I wasn't a panda fan before but our DC precious treasure changed all that. Now I want to go to Chengdu," wrote Suzy Johnson, referring to the giant panda breeding center in Chengdu in southwest China's Sichuan province.
"Happy Birthday Bao Bao! You are adorable and we love watching you grow up!" said Tanina Linden. The National Zoo operates a 24/7 live webcam for Bao Bao and her parents.
"So excited that I'll be in DC and will absolutely be at the zoo on August 23," said Emily Moses.
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