Celebrations were held for a young giant panda cub who turned six-months-old on Wednesday at the Chimelong Safari Park in Guangzhou City of south China's Guangdong Province.
Panda cub Mei Zhu was born at the zoo on June 18 to mother Meng Meng, the eldest of the world's only giant panda triplets who this year turned ten-years-old.
Zookeepers held a public event to mark the adorable panda's half-year milestone on Wednesday, and prepared a special "birthday cake" made with tender bamboo shoots, carrots, and other ingredients for Mei Zhu to feast on.
The party continued as more toys and special equipment was added to her play area, ensuring an entertaining day for the cuddly cub.
After enjoying her cake, Mei Zhu was weighed, measured, and given a physical check-up, with the young cub said to be growing healthily and in good condition, according to staff at the Chimelong Safari Park.
"Currently, the giant panda cub is in the phase of learning to climb trees, engaging in playful wrestling with its mother, and mastering the art of eating bamboo shoots and leaves. She was born at a weight of 178 grams and now weighs 10.88 kilograms. She's in excellent health," said giant panda keeper Chen Shuqing.
Mei Zhu was the first newborn panda at China Conservation and Research Center for Giant Pandas' Guangdong Site this year.
Her mother Meng Meng was also born in Guangzhou back in July 2014, along with her two brothers Shuai Shuai and Ku Ku.
Celebrations as giant panda cub turns six-months-old in Guangzhou
