Move over, foodies—Nantong Forest Safari Park’s residents just stole the spotlight with their Laba Festival feast! 🦒🥣 The traditional Chinese holiday, celebrated this year on January 18, is all about warming winter meals. But in Jiangsu Province, zookeeper creativity took center stage as animals enjoyed their own version of Laba porridge.
Visitors flocked to watch red pandas nibble on festive fruit platters, elephants munch custom veggie blends, and tigers sniff curiously at spice-infused meat treats. 🍎🥕🐅 The park’s culinary twist blends ancient customs with modern wildlife care—proving that culture isn’t just for humans!
Laba Festival, rooted in Buddhist traditions, marks the start of Lunar New Year preparations. While families across the Chinese mainland share sweet porridge, Nantong’s animal-friendly adaptation sparks curiosity among Gen-Z travelers and culture buffs. 🌏✨ Who knew tradition could taste so wild?
