More than 1,000 visitors joined us at this year’s Teddy Bears Picnic to celebrate two very special birthdays. Yi Lan turned 4 on 10 August, and Xing Qiu will be 5 on 29 September. From bubble shows and face painting to custom-made papier-mâché cakes filled with panda treats, it was a day full of fun in the Bamboo Forest. “It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect the community with one of the world’s most iconic species,” said Acting Director Chad Crittle. Since going on display in January, Yi Lan