Double the cuteness alert! 🐼🐼
Hong Kong is buzzing with excitement as giant panda Ying Ying has given birth to adorable twin cubs early Thursday morning at Ocean Park! 🌟
After five months of anticipation, Ying Ying delivered the twins at 2:05 a.m. and 3:27 a.m. Talk about a night to remember! 🎉
The proud parents, Ying Ying and Le Le, were gifted to Hong Kong by the central government back in 2007 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China. It's like a family tradition now! 🥳
A dedicated team of animal care professionals and experts from the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda are working round the clock to ensure the twins and mom are happy and healthy. ❤️
John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, thanked the central government for the precious gift, saying it shows their continued care and support. He also gave a shoutout to the awesome team at Ocean Park for their amazing work over the years. 🙌
This isn't the first time pandas have brought joy to Hong Kong. The first pair, An An and Jia Jia, arrived in 1999. Jia Jia set a record as the world's oldest living panda in captivity, living to the ripe old age of 38! 🐼🎂
With the arrival of these tiny twins, hope for panda conservation shines brighter than ever. Can't wait to watch them grow! 🌱
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
