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Zoo animals tuck into 'zongzi' for Dragon Boat Festival

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated: Jun 10, 2019

Xiamen Lingling International Circus World prepared a special meal of zongzi for its animals to celebrate this year's Dragon Boat Festival on June 6.

Zongzi is a traditional snack eaten during Dragon Boat Festival. It is normally made from glutinous rice and other fillings, wrapped in bamboo leaves.

The park made special versions of the seasonal delicacy, tailored to the tastes of different animals.

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Curious raccoons evidently love their special zongzi, made from fruits and vegetables, at Xiamen Lingling International Circus World on June 6. [Photo/people.cn]

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Ring-tailed lemurs can't get enough of the snack, at Xiamen Lingling International Circus World on June 6. [Photo/people.cn]

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Alpacas contentedly consume special zongzi made from fruits and vegetables, at Xiamen Lingling International Circus World on June 6. [Photo/people.cn]