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Animals in Nantong zoo embrace festivity with special 'mooncakes'

CGTN

Two kangaroos nibble on a veggie
Two kangaroos nibble on a veggie "mooncake" on September 29, 2025 in Nantong, Jiangsu Province. /VCG

Two kangaroos nibble on a veggie "mooncake" on September 29, 2025 in Nantong, Jiangsu Province. /VCG

A red panda munches on a fruity
A red panda munches on a fruity "mooncake" on September 29, 2025 in Nantong, Jiangsu Province. /VCG

A red panda munches on a fruity "mooncake" on September 29, 2025 in Nantong, Jiangsu Province. /VCG

Gentoo penguins dig into a seafood
Gentoo penguins dig into a seafood "mooncake" of fish and shrimp on September 29, 2025 in Nantong, Jiangsu Province. /VCG

Gentoo penguins dig into a seafood "mooncake" of fish and shrimp on September 29, 2025 in Nantong, Jiangsu Province. /VCG

A lion cub enjoys a fresh meat
A lion cub enjoys a fresh meat "mooncake" made of eggs, beef, and chicken on September 29, 2025 in Nantong, Jiangsu Province. /VCG

A lion cub enjoys a fresh meat "mooncake" made of eggs, beef, and chicken on September 29, 2025 in Nantong, Jiangsu Province. /VCG

As the luminous full moon prepares to grace the skies and herald in the Mid-Autumn Festival, a zoo in Nantong, Jiangsu Province, has prepared special "mooncakes" tailored to the diets of its animal inhabitants. From fresh meat for lion cubs, to seafood for penguins and fruit-based treats for red pandas, these festive dishes show that tradition can be both inclusive and innovative. Not only are the animals delighted, visitors also gain a novel and memorable way to experience the spirit of the festival.

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