A red panda is celebrating his first birthday and it’s too cute
Jackie was given cards, toys, and special treats to mark the big day.
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Jackie the red panda is celebrating his first birthday at Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington DC, and it’s completely adorable.
Posting a video of Jackie on Facebook, the zoo said: “It’s red panda Jackie’s first birthday! He’s left cub-hood behind and is all grown up now.”
The birthday video now has more than 12,000 views.
The zoo said: “Keepers made him some car-themed enrichment mixed in with treats to celebrate.”
The average lifespan of a red panda is eight to 10 years, with the animal reaching maturity at the age of two to three.