At the penguin cove of an ocean park in Shanghai, nine Adelie penguin chicks have wowed visitors and added extra cheer to the New Year holiday.
Born in December 2025, the chicks are healthy and thriving, and are now ready to celebrate their one-month milestone together with visitors. Covered in fluffy gray fur, the youngsters live closely with their parents, with the largest chick already tipping the scales at 1.5 kilograms.
"We feed the penguins three times a day, with about ten smelt fish per meal on average. Parent penguins regurgitate food to feed their chicks, making sure they get enough nutrition," said Tang Junwen, a penguin keeper.
To ensure the chicks' well-being, the park has set up an especially designed nursery with precise temperature control, where dedicated staff members provide round-the-clock care.
The arrival of these baby penguins has infused the park with fresh vitality, delighting visitors and adding a heartwarming touch to the festive New Year atmosphere.
Adorable penguin chicks wow visitors at Shanghai's ocean park
Giant pandas at the Chongqing Zoo in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality became the star attraction during the New Year holiday, delighting crowds with their adorable antics in specially arranged winter play scenarios.
To involve the giant pandas in the New Year celebrations, the zoo built snowy enclosures surrounded by snow blocks and prepared a fruit feast for them.
After eating their fill, a giant panda climbed into a small wooden car and sat leisurely in the driver's seat, a scene that sparked laughter and prompted visitors to eagerly take pictures.
"Coming to see the pandas was the main reason we visited Chongqing. They're so fluffy, plump, and chubby -- it made me super happy," said a visitor.
On New Year's Day, the first day of the three-day holiday, the Chongqing Zoo has welcomed 28,500 visitors. To enhance the holiday experience, the zoo also organized a series of New Year-themed activities from January 1 to 3, including educational talks about animals, knowledge quizzes, sachet-making workshops, and fun interactive games.
Giant pandas draw crowds in Chongqing during New Year holiday
