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September 19, 2026, Madrid, Community Of Madrid, Spain: Giant panda JIN XI emerges from his indoor den and walks through his enclosure towards a special birthday cake made of fresh bamboo and apples to celebrate his 6th birthday at the Zoo Aquarium de Madrid on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. Born on September 1, 2020, the male panda arrived in Spain in April 2024 from the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Base in China. The weekend celebration highlights the strong international cooperation between Spain and China regarding the conservation, research, and breeding of this emblematic species. The Madrid Zoo has been a European benchmark for giant panda preservation since 1982. Madrid Spain - ZUMAo127 20260919_zep_o127_052 Copyright: xHugoxOrtunox
September 19, 2026, Madrid, Community Of Madrid, Spain: Giant panda JIN XI eats a special birthday cake made of fresh bamboo and apples as he celebrates his 6th birthday at the Zoo Aquarium de Madrid on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. Born on September 1, 2020, and easily recognizable by a black freckle-like spot on his right cheek, JIN XI (whose name symbolizes happiness and blessings) arrived in Spain in April 2024 alongside female panda ZHU YU (not pictured) from the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Base in China. The weekend celebration highlights the strong international cooperation between Spain and China regarding the conservation, research, and breeding of this emblematic species. The Madrid Zoo has been a European bench - ZUMAo127 20260919_zep_o127_051 Copyright: xHugoxOrtunox
September 19, 2026, Madrid, Community Of Madrid, Spain: Two female ZOOKEEPERS place a special birthday cake made of fresh bamboo, decorative fruits, and a Happy Birthday sign written in Chinese on the grass, preparing the enclosure for giant panda JIN XI (not pictured) at the Zoo Aquarium de Madrid on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. The male panda, who turns six years old, is expected to arrive shortly to enjoy the treat. Born on September 1, 2020, JIN XI arrived in Spain in April 2024 from the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Base in China. The weekend celebration highlights the strong international cooperation between Spain and China regarding the conservation, research, and breeding of this emblematic species. Madrid Spain - ZUMAo127 20260919_zep_o127_066 Copyright: xHugoxOrtunox
September 19, 2026, Madrid, Community Of Madrid, Spain: Giant panda JIN XI eats a special birthday cake made of fresh bamboo and apples as he celebrates his 6th birthday at the Zoo Aquarium de Madrid on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. Born on September 1, 2020, and easily recognizable by a black freckle-like spot on his right cheek, JIN XI (whose name symbolizes happiness and blessings) arrived in Spain in April 2024 alongside female panda ZHU YU (not pictured) from the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Base in China. The weekend celebration highlights the strong international cooperation between Spain and China regarding the conservation, research, and breeding of this emblematic species. The Madrid Zoo has been a European bench - ZUMAo127 20260919_zep_o127_043 Copyright: xHugoxOrtunox
September 19, 2026, Madrid, Community Of Madrid, Spain: Two female ZOOKEEPERS place a special birthday cake made of fresh bamboo, decorative fruits, and a Happy Birthday sign written in Chinese on the grass, preparing the enclosure for giant panda JIN XI (not pictured) at the Zoo Aquarium de Madrid on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. The male panda, who turns six years old, is expected to arrive shortly to enjoy the treat. Born on September 1, 2020, JIN XI arrived in Spain in April 2024 from the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Base in China. The weekend celebration highlights the strong international cooperation between Spain and China regarding the conservation, research, and breeding of this emblematic species. Madrid Spain - ZUMAo127 20260919_zep_o127_067 Copyright: xHugoxOrtunox
September 19, 2026, Madrid, Community Of Madrid, Spain: Giant panda JIN XI eats a special birthday cake made of fresh bamboo and apples as he celebrates his 6th birthday at the Zoo Aquarium de Madrid on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. Born on September 1, 2020, and easily recognizable by a black freckle-like spot on his right cheek, JIN XI (whose name symbolizes happiness and blessings) arrived in Spain in April 2024 alongside female panda ZHU YU (not pictured) from the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Base in China. The weekend celebration highlights the strong international cooperation between Spain and China regarding the conservation, research, and breeding of this emblematic species. The Madrid Zoo has been a European bench - ZUMAo127 20260919_zep_o127_030 Copyright: xHugoxOrtunox
September 19, 2026, Madrid, Community Of Madrid, Spain: Giant panda JIN XI eats a special birthday cake made of fresh bamboo and apples as he celebrates his 6th birthday at the Zoo Aquarium de Madrid on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. Born on September 1, 2020, and easily recognizable by a black freckle-like spot on his right cheek, JIN XI (whose name symbolizes happiness and blessings) arrived in Spain in April 2024 alongside female panda ZHU YU (not pictured) from the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Base in China. The weekend celebration highlights the strong international cooperation between Spain and China regarding the conservation, research, and breeding of this emblematic species. The Madrid Zoo has been a European bench - ZUMAo127 20260919_zep_o127_033 Copyright: xHugoxOrtunox
September 19, 2026, Madrid, Community Of Madrid, Spain: Giant panda JIN XI eats a special birthday cake made of fresh bamboo and apples as he celebrates his 6th birthday at the Zoo Aquarium de Madrid on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. Born on September 1, 2020, and easily recognizable by a black freckle-like spot on his right cheek, JIN XI (whose name symbolizes happiness and blessings) arrived in Spain in April 2024 alongside female panda ZHU YU (not pictured) from the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Base in China. The weekend celebration highlights the strong international cooperation between Spain and China regarding the conservation, research, and breeding of this emblematic species. The Madrid Zoo has been a European bench - ZUMAo127 20260919_zep_o127_029 Copyright: xHugoxOrtunox
September 19, 2026, Madrid, Community Of Madrid, Spain: Giant panda JIN XI eats a special birthday cake made of fresh bamboo and apples as he celebrates his 6th birthday at the Zoo Aquarium de Madrid on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. Born on September 1, 2020, and easily recognizable by a black freckle-like spot on his right cheek, JIN XI (whose name symbolizes happiness and blessings) arrived in Spain in April 2024 alongside female panda ZHU YU (not pictured) from the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Base in China. The weekend celebration highlights the strong international cooperation between Spain and China regarding the conservation, research, and breeding of this emblematic species. The Madrid Zoo has been a European bench - ZUMAo127 20260919_zep_o127_027 Copyright: xHugoxOrtunox