I have a wildlife zoo-Chapter 647 - 646: Exquisite Birthday Cake

Hearing Cloud's soft cooing, Fang Ye couldn't help but laugh!

"Little cutie, do you really know it's your birthday?"

In fact, no matter what he asked Cloud, her only response could be a "Hmm."

But this answer was quite interesting, with a touch of style.

Fang Ye patted Cloud's head and said, "Alright, let's head back to the back shelter and wait for a bit, it's time to set up your cake!"

As he stood up and walked towards the adjoining enclosure, to his surprise, Cloud gave him a bear hug!

She lay on the ground, wrapping her arms around Fang Ye's legs and rubbing her big head against his shoes.

She was acting clingy, not wanting to let him go.

Fang Ye had just lifted his leg when it was pulled down again, nearly causing him to stumble!

Turning back, he saw Cloud had flipped over onto her back, face up toward the sky, with her short legs sticking up and her bright eyes looking at him.

At this moment, silence was more eloquent than words; she clearly did not want him to leave.

How could I just leave when I've only just arrived? You haven't even played with me yet!

Fang Ye, caught between laughter and tears, said, "What's going on, leg-hugging is something that cubs do, aren't you a big girl now? Shouldn't you feel embarrassed? It's your birthday today, and you're a year older."

He tried to lift his leg again!

Cloud: No, no, I'm still a baby at 20!

She was adamant about acting spoiled.

Rolling back over, she lay on the ground and not only hugged with her arms but also used her mouth, biting Fang Ye's pants and pressing her chin against the grass.

I've decided to be a stickler today; if you don't play with me, don't even think about leaving.

The tourists outside, seeing the image of Fang Ye with Cloud hugging his leg, started laughing without restraint!

"Hahaha, too cute!"

"Panda's ancestral skill! I've seen the cubs at the Panda Base always chasing after their 'nanny' and clinging to their legs."

"Pandas just have a mysterious fixation on legs, I don't know why."

"Maybe because legs are cylindrical like trees?"

"Makes sense!"

"Actually, this was an ancient beast-of-prey's technique in battle, grab the enemy's leg to immobilize them. It's just that back when Chiyou and Emperor Huang fought, they hugged their own army's legs by mistake, and that's why Chiyou lost!"

"Haha, a true 'drag' on the team!"

With no other option, Fang Ye spoke in a soft voice, trying to reason with her, "Cloud, look at all the tourists outside. Everyone is here to help you celebrate your birthday, waiting to see you eat the cake, sing a birthday song. Let's play another day, is that okay?"

Cloud, being quite sensible, could tell from Fang Ye's tone that it was time for something serious and so let go of him and headed back to the back shelter.

The animal keepers began to move the cake for Cloud.

First, a big chunk of ice served as the cake's base to elevate it, making it more visible to the visitors who also enjoyed watching the cool, contented panda.

The block of ice was quite heavy and took several people to lift.

They placed it in front of the perch, by the pool!

It was also close to the glass wall, so it could be seen quite clearly.

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They then started arranging things on top of the ice block, placing a layer of bamboo tubes tied with hemp rope and sticking bamboo leaves into the tubes, along with some fruit chunks. Another layer was added with five sticks of bamboo skewering carrot slices, which resembled birthday candles on a cake.

A circle of bamboo leaves was also used as decoration around the side.

Besides the cake, there was a watermelon sculpture.

An oval watermelon was split in half and placed upside-down on the ice, with two similarly sized apples inserted to resemble a panda's round head and ears.

The visitors, looking at the cake, exclaimed in amazement, "Wow, very creative! Using carrots as birthday candles."

"I was wondering how they'd manage to give it a cake, and it's made so delicately!"

"Hey, such a big watermelon, she can really indulge today!"

"Not bad at all, the zoo has put in effort."

Zhuangzhuang, in the meantime, was joyfully splashing around in the pool!

Lying on his back in the middle of the pool, his limbs paddled back and forth.

He propped up a foot on his belly, in a bold and unrestrained pose, flicked his arm, and splashed water around.

Just like someone drunk flailing about practicing drunken boxing!

Ah, impressive~

Hearing Fang Ye shout, he sat up with a plop.

He wiggled his butt and scampered over.

Fang Ye patted Zhuangzhuang's head and smiled, "Zhuangzhuang, let's celebrate your birthday today as well! You'll be 5 soon and can start doing some grown-up things. You need to work hard!"

Zhuangzhuang cocked his head, What are you talking about? I don't understand? I am a very pure panda.

Next spring they could arrange a meeting between Cloud and Zhuangzhuang, letting them have a little romance!

Though the breeding success rate for captive giant pandas is not high, the zoo's enrichment ensured they got plenty of exercise, and Zhuangzhuang's strength was up to par, so mating shouldn't be a problem. Plus, with the magical "Dragon Essence Tiger Ferocity Pill" from the system, just give one to Zhuangzhuang.

Heh heh, the zoo might have panda cubs next year.

After taking Zhuangzhuang back to the staff areas, there was another round of preparations.

Coming out of the back areas, the visitors greeted him one after another!

"Zoo Director Fang, just a moment!"

Liu Xueqing smiled, then called out, "Yingying?"

Yingying was a bit shy at this moment!

She hesitated for a while, then took out her own drawing from her backpack and handed it to Fang Ye, hiding behind Liu Xueqing's legs afterwards.

Looking at the painting of a panda on the tree, Fang Ye couldn't help but smile, "Wow, this is quite well done!"

This wasn't mere politeness—the panda's black spots were black, the white spots were white, indicating that she observed very carefully and meticulously on a regular basis. For kids her age, having such observational skills was already great.

He squatted down, patted Yingying's head, and said gently with a smile, "Thank you, kid! Our panda will definitely be very happy to receive your greeting card. Make sure you have lots of fun today too."

Yingying beamed at the praise, "Mhm!"

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After a while, the panda birthday party began!

The gate swung open, and Cloud strolled out leisurely.

She had no idea why she was abruptly called back today.

Moving along, she paused suddenly!

Turning her head around, she sniffed carefully and smelled some delicious fruit nearby.

Following the scent, she ran over and to her surprise, she found a luxurious bamboo cake by the pool!

Sometimes, surprises come that unexpectedly.

She circled the cake to inspect it: watermelon, apple, carrots, bamboo leaves.

With so many options, she didn't know where to start!

Cloud thought about it, then reached out a paw and plucked a bamboo skewer adorned with carrots from the cake.

She comfortably leaned against an ice block, eating the carrot from the skewer sideways, in no way different from how humans relish kebabs.

After finishing, she tossed the skewer aside, no longer interested in that kind of bamboo.

"Wow, she knows how to eat!"

"What a smart little one!"

Fang Ye laughed, "Come on, everyone, let's sing a birthday song for Cloud!"

Happy Birthday to you~ Happy Birthday to you~

In the panda exhibit, the crowd sang the birthday song together, the joyous melody echoing around!

Then the volunteers started to distribute cake to the visitors.

Eating the delicious cake while watching the panda mukbang, everyone's faces were filled with smiles.