WACO, Texas — Happy birthday, Jabba!
Jabba, a Southern white rhino at the Cameron Park Zoo, celebrated his 43rd birthday in February, according to the zoo.
The zoo shared Jabba's birthday in a social media post on March 6, saying that Jabba celebrated the occasion on Feb. 25 with a special birthday cake made with oatmeal and biscuit powder.
According to the zoo, Jabba is the third oldest male Southern white rhino in the entire United States!
Animal care staff at the Cameron Park Zoo describe Jabba as "laid back and easy-going". They say he likes to spend his days "munching on hay and wallowing in mud", as well as getting scratches from his keepers with a deck brush.
The zoo said Jabba receives daily vet treatment, medication and supplements for his skin and joints.
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