Chinese zoo celebrates 8-year-old walrus birthday, fed fish as treat; adorable video goes viral

Not only humans, animals also deserve to experience the joy of celebrating their birthdays, and it’s clear that the internet is thoroughly enjoying these special moments.Recently, a heartwarming video of a walrus celebrating its 8th birthday at a zoo in northeast China has been making waves on the internet. 

The video shows zoo staff throwing a special party for its beloved walrus. They decorated the walrus’ enclosure and transformed it into a party zone with colourful balloons. A big fish-shaped cake made from fresh seafood took center stage. The cake had a glowing “8” candle on top. This cute video of this special celebration has melted the hearts of many, serving as a poignant reminder that even animals deserve to feel loved and celebrated on their special day.

Chinese zoo celebrates 8-year-old walrus’s birthday 

That’s not all; the zookeeper added a surprising twist as he covered the walrus’s eyes and then lit the birthday candle. Then, staff members appeared at a window, waving phones with flashing lights and singing “Happy Birthday.” The walrus stared at the camera, made a whistling sound, and puckered its lips to blow out the candle, charming everyone.
 

The party continued with the zookeepers hand-feeding the walrus its seafood cake and giving it a special bubble tea-themed bucket. They even celebrated with their own bubble teas, raising them in a toast to the happy walrus.  Reacting to the adorable video, an X user wrote, “he’s living his best life” A second user commented, “Bros drinking from a straw.”

Watch the viral video here:

 March 28, 2025

This isn’t the first time a zoo birthday has captured hearts. In 2020, Suji, a primate at Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad, had a quiet birthday celebration with a fruit cake and colourful blankets. The zoo shared sweet photos of Suji enjoying her treats, showcasing a celebration full of love, even if it was low-key.