Mao Zhu, a female giant panda, celebrated her 12th birthday on July 27, 2026, at the Yunnan Wildlife Park in Kunming, Yunnan province, China. The park organized a special event for the occasion, including a cake made of bamboo, fruits, and vegetables.
Born in 2014, Mao Zhu is one of the resident pandas at the park, which is known for its conservation efforts. The birthday celebration attracted many visitors, who watched the panda enjoy her treats.
Giant pandas are classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), with an estimated 1,864 living in the wild as of 2024. Captive breeding programs, like those in Yunnan, play a key role in their conservation.
