1: The only one other giant panda born at the National Zoo, Bao Bao's brother Tai Shan,



2: the party commenced with the young panda being offered a choice of three honey-dipped bamboo shoots




3: The zoo's nutrition department had also made

adelectable tiered cake that was crafted from frozen diluted apple juice and dyed various shades of pink, with beet juice. Frozen in between, were slices of Bao Bao's favorite fruits - apples and pears. Flower appliques carved from carrots and sweet potatoes adorned the top and a large number '1', carved from frozen apple juice, completed the perfect treat.