ADELAIDE, Aug 25 (NNN-AAP) – The Adelaide Zoo in South Australia (SA), held a two-day birthday celebration this weekend, for two giant pandas, who turn 19 and 18 years this year, respectively.
Wang Wang was born on Oct 31, 2005, and Fu Ni on Aug 23, 2006 in China. They have lived in Adelaide Zoo for 15 years, since 2009.
Adelaide Zoo has celebrated the birthdays of Wang Wang and Fu Ni every year since 2009.
Filled with fun activities that finished today, crowds gathered to sing the pandas a rousing rendition of “Happy Birthday” and watch Wang Wang enjoy a scented enrichment bubble bath and Fu Ni falling asleep peacefully.
“Wang Wang and Fu Ni have been a major draw card for our state,” said Peter Malinauskas, Premier of South Australia, in a press release issued yesterday.
Elaine Bensted, Zoos SA chief executive, said yesterday that, Adelaide Zoo had always been proud to have Wang Wang and Fu Ni, who held a special place in the hearts of many.
Giant pandas are such a fascinating species and it is an honour to care for them, Bensted said, adding, their arrival have not only brought more attention to South Australia, but served to further stimulate global enthusiasm for giant panda conservation.
Adelaide Zoo is the second oldest zoo in Australia. The pair of pandas, the stars of the zoo, attract a large number of visitors every year.– NNN-AAP
