Banban the giant panda enjoys a basket filled with its favorite fruits, vegetables, steamed buns, and bamboo shoots. [Photo/hangzhou.com.cn]

As Laba Festival arrived on Jan 7, animals at Hangzhou Safari Park were treated to their much-anticipated annual "Laba feast", thoughtfully prepared by their caregivers.

Early in the morning, keepers tailored meals for different animals, balancing nutrition and presentation to create a festive and heartwarming experience.

The giant panda Banban enjoyed a basket filled with its favorite fruits, vegetables, steamed buns, and bamboo shoots, all arranged on its special garden table. Banban eagerly devoured the treats.

Red pandas sip on a Laba porridge, enriched with nutritious grains and their favorite red dates. [Photo/hangzhou.com.cn]

Red pandas sipped on a carefully crafted Laba porridge, enriched with nutritious grains and their favorite red dates. Their enthusiasm showed just how much they loved the special recipe.

Giraffes received Laba garlic, which, according to keepers, aids digestion, boosts immunity, and keeps them warm in winter.

The orangutan Maodou, a park favorite, indulged in its own Laba feast package, delighting visitors with its enthusiastic eating and amusing antics.

The celebrations brought joy to both the animals and visitors, capturing the festive spirit of Laba in a unique way.

Giraffes receive Laba garlic. [Photo/hangzhou.com.cn]

Maodou the orangutan receives a Laba feast package. [Photo/hangzhou.com.cn]