Father of panda cub celebrates 9th birthday today

CHIANG MAI, 6 August 2009 (NNT) – Chiang Mai Zoo is today celebrating the 9th birthday of Chinese panda Chuang Chuang, the male mate of nationwide sensation Lin Hui, allowing him to be in the company of his cub for the first time since its birth.

Chiang Mai Zoo officials will today take Lin Hui’s panda cub to meet with her father for the first time ever in celebration of Chuang Chuang’s birthday. At 11.00 am today, a 3-layer cake with ingredients of bamboo and fruits including apples, grapes, pears and cherries will be presented to Chuang Chuang. Zoo workers and visitors will also sing happy birthday while a parade of 74 of the zoo’s animals passes the observation area.

Visitors will also be invited to join in a traditional northern style meal to mark the occasion.