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Tai Shan's Birthday Wishes

Tai Shan, the National Zoo's young giant panda, turned four on July 9, 2009! Thanks to all of you who sent him a birthday greeting. You can still celebrate the occasion by adopting a giant panda or making a donation to the Giant Panda Conservation Fund.

Tai Shan's Birthday Wishes

Submitted by Elizabeth Amos from WV on 07/11/2009
Birthday Salutations, Tai Shan--My Nana and I watch you every day. We came to the Big City to see you last summer and hope to return for another visit this year. I like cake too. My mommy bakes beautiful cakes.

Submitted by Betty and Fred from Richmond Va on 07/10/2009
Happy Birthday, Tai Shan!! You're a big boy now!! We wish we were there to celebrate with you....hope to see you soon! We miss you and love you, our special, comical, magical panda! You bring joy to us all!!

Submitted by Emily from Los Angeles, CA on 07/10/2009
Xin ri quai le Tai Shan! I'm so glad this story was written because it reminded me of my first trip to the zoo last summer and I was so lucky to meet you and your family! Best wishes on your day :)

Submitted by Claire from Portland, Maine on 07/10/2009
Hey Tai Shan, just stopped by to say happy birthday! I hope you had fun, and that I get to visit you at the zoo some time. I've never seen a panda in real life, but if I ever see one, I hope it's you and your family! Birthday Wishes, Claire

Submitted by Kaitlyn on 07/10/2009
Hey, Tai shan, just saying happy Birthday! Your "cake" looks good. Hope you enjoyed it! I think giant pandas are SOOOOOOOOOOOO cute. I think you are too! Anyways, Happy Birthday again!

Submitted by Patti from Albany, NY on 07/10/2009
Dear Tai-Shan, Happy 4th Birthday! I'll never forget the day I got to visit you and your parents when you were two. I had been waiting my whole life to see a panda in person, because they are my favorite animal. and you were so adorable!! You were asleep, flopped over the drain with your arm draped over your face, and I don't think I've seen a cuter sight in my life. It was definitely worth the 30+ years wait, but I would love to visit you again, preferably sooner than in another 30 years!

Submitted by Florence from Hong Kong on 07/10/2009
Wow! Happy Birthday Tai Shan! I can't believe it! It seems that I've just sent you birthday wish for your 3rd b-day not long ago! And my boyfriend reminded me today that yesterday was your b-day! Again!! I wish you all the best and continue to be loved by the world~^_^ I also wish that you can stay in wherever you like, with those you love and love you. I really hope that I'll get a chance to visit you in my life =) Wishes from HK, Florence

Submitted by ESTHER from HYATTSVILLE,MD on 07/10/2009
Happy Fourth Birthday Big Guy may you have many, many, more.Celebrate the whole month if you like....

Submitted by Lisa on 07/10/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan!! Your Birthday cake looks so good. I hope you really enjoyed it! I have been watching you from the start and I always smile!

Submitted by Denise from Elk Grove, CA on 07/10/2009
Belated Happy Birthday, baby luv! You are the cutest baby panda in the world. I hope we get to keep you here in the USA for your entire life. Be happy!

Submitted by Hanny from VA on 07/10/2009
Happy birthday, big boy!

Submitted by CSH from Moline, IL USA on 07/10/2009
Happy Birthday, Tai! It has been an absolute delight watching you grow up on PandaCam! Reading about and seeing pictures of you still bring tears of joy to my eyes. :)

Submitted by Riley from New York, New York on 07/10/2009
Happy Birthday dear bear; your first year video has given me lots of happy hours watching it. Love, Riley and Halina

Submitted by Diana from Lima, Perú on 07/10/2009
Happy b-day!!!! Feliz cumpleaños! Joyeux anniv! i wish u a happy and incredible b-day! have fun, eat a lot of bamboo! Do u know that u make happy a lot of people in the world that care for animals? i love panda bears!

Submitted by Florence from Hong Kong on 07/10/2009
Wow! Happy Birthday Tai Shan! I can't believe it! It seems that I've just sent you birthday wish for your 3rd b-day not long ago! And my boyfriend reminded me today that yesterday was your b-day! Again!! I wish you all the best and continue to be loved by the world~^_^ I also wish that you can stay in wherever you like, with those you love and love you. I really hope that I'll get a chance to visit you in my life =) Wishes from HK, Florence

Submitted by Robyn from Grapevine, TX on 07/10/2009
Happy Belated Birthday Tai... you have really grown into a handsome young panda. We have loved watching you grow up and can't wait to see you!! xoxo and thanks for the many smiles you've given us.

Submitted by Kailey on 07/10/2009
I already wished you a happy birthday yesterday big boy but how can i not say it again? I wish i could of been there for you birthday and watched you get the cake all over yourself for the 4th year. Your so cute and yet so big already! Ill see you again someday, Kailey

Submitted by Kailey on 07/10/2009
I already wished you a happy birthday yesterday big boy but how can i not say it again? I wish i could of been there for you birthday and watched you get the cake all over yourself for the 4th year. Your so cute and yet so big already! Ill see you again someday, Kailey

Submitted by Dawn from Ashburn,VA. on 07/10/2009
Happy Belated Birthday Tai Shan ! You are so Adorable

Submitted by Dawn from Ashburn, VA. on 07/10/2009
Happy Belated Birthday Tai Shan. You ar so adorable.

Submitted by Elizabeth Amos from WV on 07/10/2009
Birthday Salutations, Tai Shan--My Nana and I watch you every day. We came to the Big City to see you last summer and hope to return for another visit this year. I like cake too. My mommy bakes beautiful cakes.

Submitted by XIA from China on 07/10/2009
Happy Birthday my baby boy tai shan ! I love u!

Submitted by P.K. from Wauseon, Ohio USA on 07/10/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan it doesn't seem possible that your 4 yrs. old already. My daughter and I visited you back in 2006. You were so adorable we waited for 3 hours for you to wake up from a nap does that tell you how special you are to us? I hope you can stay here forever. You get more TLC from our zoo keepers here.. I Love you! I've been collecting Panda's for over 25 yrs..Happy Birthday Buddy your a special gift from God...I Hope to be able to visit you again soon...China please let Tai Shan stay in our National Zoo!

Submitted by Rosebud and Family from Grottoes, VA on 07/10/2009
Hello baby boy or should I say big boy we were just there in late June to see you again and my how you have grown ! We too as many other have watched you since before you were born. We come to the zoo at least once a year and this year we have came three times already !! We all love you and wish you a very happpy birthday! Hope to see you again soon. From our family to yours and a great big thank you to all of the wonderful people that take such good care of you, your family and all the other animals at the zoo.

Submitted by trevor from illinois on 07/10/2009
Happy Birthday, Tai Shan! I saw you a year ago when you were 3 and I was 4.

Submitted by Kay from Lima, OH on 07/10/2009
Happy Birthday Sweetie. You are too cute for words! Hope to get to see you in person soon.

Submitted by Kathy from Eatontown NJ USA on 07/10/2009
Happy Birthday Big Boy... I have watched you grow since you were born!!!! You are sooo adorable and I saw you in person in April!!!! Happy 4th Birthday Precious Panda!!!!!!

Submitted by Ashley from Berryville, VA on 07/10/2009
Happy Birthday!

Submitted by Anonymous on 07/10/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan you are 4! Almost a hole hand!

Submitted by Anonymous on 07/10/2009
Happy Birthday!

Submitted by joyce from Massachusetts on 07/10/2009
Tai, I wish you a very happy birthday and many more!!! You were the cutest child, I loved watching you "attack" your momma... ;)

Submitted by kao on 07/10/2009
happy birthday Tai. i can not help thinking you gonna be leaving. i hope you stay, stay. China has already had many pandas , and earthquake destroy habitat, no place for you there. besides, Tai is from PanPan's family branch, 30%pandas in Wolong are PanPan's decendent. so no need to have Tai rush back China to prepare breeding. so Tai can stay USA. Wish Tai stay, best wishes

Submitted by an admirer in Maine from Maine on 07/10/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan. You are very fortunate to have people who still make delectable birthday cakes for you!

Submitted by Linda from New Kensington, PA USA on 07/10/2009
You are getting to be such a big boy. I have watched you since day one grow up, and I've been to see you twice. I really hope to see you soon. Enjoy your cake and fruitsicle. Love you!

Submitted by Cindy and LeAnne from Perry Hall, Md on 07/10/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai Shan! We love you sweet little bear!

Submitted by anita from hong kong on 07/10/2009
Happy Birthday Tai, the beautiful big boy. Love u much ~

Submitted by Lisamarie from Hackensack, NJ on 07/10/2009
I have watched you grow since birth! Thank you for keeping my office and staff so amused. You are just so adorable!!

Submitted by rajeev from patna, india on 07/10/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan. I love u. My 2 years old son is great fan of u.

Submitted by kao on 07/10/2009
happy birthday Tai. i can not help thinking you gonna be leaving. i hope you stay, stay. China has already had many pandas , and earthquake destroy habitat, no place for you there. besides, Tai is from PanPan's family branch, 30%pandas in Wolong are PanPan's decendent. so no need to have Tai rush back China to prepare breeding. so Tai can stay USA. Wish Tai stay, best wishes

Submitted by M-Lou from New York on 07/10/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CUTIE PIE! I hope to see you in Washington DC for your 5th birthday next year!!

Submitted by JD from Decatur,IN USA on 07/10/2009
Salutations and greetings on your birthday. I saw you in 2007 when I was able to visit D.C. I watch you on the webcam daily just to see how much you've changed.

Submitted by Linda from Sacramento, CA on 07/10/2009
Happy Birthday, Big Boy. You were my first panda love; you opened my world to the "wonderfulness" pandas. Thank you, you, handsome young lad! You are loved by so many.

Submitted by anita from hong kong on 07/10/2009
Happy Birthday Tai, the beautiful big boy. Love u much ~

Submitted by Eileen from Adrian, MI, USA on 07/10/2009
Happy Birthday. You have grown up so much and have brought joy to many, including myself.

Submitted by Michele from Michigan on 07/10/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan! You've grown so much in 4 years and you've touched all of our hearts. Have a wonderful day!

Submitted by Elizabeth from Amos on 07/10/2009
Birthday Salutations, Tai Shan--My Nana and I watch you every day. We came to the Big City to see you last summer and hope to return for another visit this year. I like cake too. My mommy bakes beautiful cakes.

Submitted by Brett from New York, NY on 07/10/2009
Happy birthday!

Submitted by Robin on 07/10/2009
I've been watching you and visiting you since you were born....Happy Birthday, little guy!

Submitted by Susan H from washington, dc on 07/10/2009
Happy Birthday Big Boy! You are the apple of my eye.

Submitted by Brenda from Phillipsburg, NJ on 07/10/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan!! Sorry this is late! Can't believe it's been 4 years! I remember the day you were born, and have enjoyed watching you grow! You are a true ambassador for the world!

Submitted by samantha from toledo ohio on 07/10/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Tai Shan we love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Submitted by Carol from Merrill, Wi on 07/10/2009
Happy Late 4th Birthday to my favorite guy. I watch you every day at work (don't tell my boss) and you are the HIGHLIGHT of my day. You are so loveable and quite the entertainer. Hope you had a fantastic day.

Submitted by Sean from Memphis, TN on 07/10/2009
Happy, happy, happy, Birthday, Tai Shan. How did I miss your birthday party!!! I was right there in Washington DC at the Smithsonian!!! Maybe I will see you today!!

Submitted by Anonymous on 07/10/2009
Happy Birthday Tai! We appreciate your wise guidance of our lives!

Submitted by Patrick from Vienna VA USA on 07/10/2009
HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY TAI SHAN!!!!! WE love you

Submitted by Taku Biko from Washington, DC on 07/10/2009
Happy Birthday Tai! Love you!

Submitted by Vanessa from Darwin, Australia on 07/10/2009
A very happy birthday to you Tai Shan! Best wishes to a beautiful bear

Submitted by Lisa on 07/10/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY my beautiful boy!! I You have brought me such happiness,and I love you very much!!

Submitted by Mandi from New York on 07/10/2009
Hey there, Peacuful Mountain =] Happy belated birthday. I love you so much Tai. I am a panda freak so I've followed your journey from the minute you poped out of your mom and bounced off the wall =] I'm going to miss you so much but I hope Mei and Tien have another panda as great as you. Happy 4th! <3 Mandi

Submitted by Angela from Medford MA on 07/10/2009
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIG BOY!!! YOU HAVE GROWN TO BE A HANDSOME PANDA MOMMY MUST BE PROUD OF YOU I'VE WATCHED YOU GROW FROM INFANCY UNTIL NOW - YOU ARE A HANDSOME BOY!!

Submitted by Lislott from Vienna on 07/10/2009
Happy birthday Tai Shan old fellow! Watching you since your birth. Thank you for many wonderful hours you gave us.

Submitted by Alfred from Vienna on 07/10/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan!!

Submitted by Anonymous on 07/10/2009
Happy fourth birthday!

Submitted by andrew from switzerland on 07/10/2009
happy 4th birthday Tai shan!!!i think you are the cutest panda ever!!!

Submitted by Sue from Riverdale, MD on 07/10/2009
Kids sure grow up quickly, don't they? Hard to believe our bouncing baby "butterstick" is 4 years old, already! Happy B-day, big guy!!!

Submitted by Megan from King George on 07/10/2009
Happy Birthday to the best panda. Hope your day was a great one. I am your biggest fan.

Submitted by Davorka from Zagreb, Croatia on 07/10/2009
Happy Birthday Tai!

Submitted by micamiki on 07/10/2009
Notre petit bonhomme TaiShan Nous sommes heureux de te voir tous les jours. Bon quatrieme Anniversaire !

Submitted by Reiko from Japan on 07/10/2009
Happy Birthday our boy Taishan!

Submitted by Sue from UK on 07/10/2009
Belated Happy Birthday from the UK, hope to come and see you again soon.

Submitted by Chikako from JAPAN on 07/10/2009
Happy Birthday, Tai Shan! Have another wonderful year! We all love you, even from overseas.

Submitted by David from Geelong, Victoria, Australia on 07/10/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan. You've grown a bit since I put you on wallpaper! Be there November 2012 while visiting my Mom in England, so I'll come and visit! Save me a piece of cake please!

Submitted by Shannon from Washington, DC on 07/10/2009
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY TAI SHAN!!! hope it was great :)

Submitted by Nancy from Chandler, AZ on 07/10/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan!

Submitted by 3B on 07/10/2009
Happy Birthday from your third grade fans.

Submitted by Eve from Hungary on 07/10/2009
Happy Birthday Thai Shan! Everything beautiful and good one for you! I love pandas!

Submitted by Martha from Northern CA on 07/10/2009
Happy Birthday, little one. Such a miracle! I have followed your short life since your mom "tossed" you into a wall giving birth. May all your days be peaceful ones on your own special mountain, and you become a father and serve as a symbol to further and protect the magnificent giant panda! Love you!

Submitted by Suzanne on 07/10/2009
Tai, Thank you for 4 years of wonderful memories! For laughs, tears, giggles, fun and peace (gained from just watching you and your Mom and Dad thru the years)! My heart will break when you go to China (which every birthday brings closer), but I will always have the memories, and then will have the hopes that you will be a proud papa panda and help the panda species continue and florish! Loved your cake - obviously you did too! Happy B day my favorite panda terror!

Submitted by Avery from frisco on 07/10/2009
Happy Birthday fellow i hope you loved that treat that the zoo gave you i bet i would if they gave it to me well gotta go bye

Submitted by Kaye from Aurora, CO on 07/10/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai!!!! You are loved by so many!!

Submitted by Crystal from Somerset, PA on 07/10/2009
Hey buddy your four, just think next year your five. I hope you birthday is a blast. You always be my Tai no matter how old you are and how big you get.

Submitted by Maggie from Pennslyvania on 07/10/2009
Hi, Tai Its hard 2 belive ur 4 already. I've been watching u every since u were born, n what a joy u hav been. U r just, Mr. Personality. U, r just so adorable n so much fun 2 watch, especially when u r tumbleing down the hills,n scrambling up a tree.I, know ur day was fantastic, cause u had ur cake all 2 urself. Love u much n will c u 2morrow on the panda cam. xxxx

Submitted by SHIRLEY from COLTON, CA on 07/10/2009
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAI SHAN, HARD TO BELIEVE IT HAS BEEN 4 YEARS...

Submitted by Charlie on 07/10/2009
Happy Birthday Tia Shan!! I LOVE PANDAS!!!! :)

Submitted by Michelle O'Haire from Santa Rosa, CA USA on 07/10/2009
Good fortune to you Tai Shan. Happy Birthday!

Submitted by Anonymous on 07/09/2009
Dear Tai Shan, you were the first panda cub that I watched grow up on-line. You'll always be my favorite. I came to see you on a snowy Sunday in January 2007. You were outside in the mysterious snow that you'd never seen before. I felt so lucky to be there visiting you. Happy Birthday Baby Bear.

Submitted by Corrine from Arlington, VA, USA on 07/09/2009
Well big guy our birthday is almost over. I hope you had a great birthday, I know I did! Until next year...

Submitted by Jo from Columbia, MD on 07/09/2009
Happy B-day, Tai! You, mom, and pop always make my day. Please stay here forever. I could not "bear" it if you left. ;) Love you!!!

Submitted by bachhung from Singapore on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai, wish you stay cute forever.

Submitted by Jill from Baltimore on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday "little" boy Panda! I hope you are as happy as you make all of us!

Submitted by The Loughry's from Denver, CO on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday! Enjoy your cake!

Submitted by Janet from Alexandria, VA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan! I hope you enjoyed your fruitsicle, bamboo and apple slices today!

Submitted by Jennifer from Richmond, VA on 07/09/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Tai Shan!!!!

Submitted by Debbie from Fords, NJ on 07/09/2009
happy b-day tai !

Submitted by Sharon from Mt Pleasant ,SC on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan! We love you!

Submitted by The Welch Family from Racine, WI on 07/09/2009
Dear Tai, You were so cute on this day when you were born four years ago. We have been watching you for four years now. Wow, time flies. You have grown alot! We love you very much and we hope you give us many more pictures and videos to smile about. Love, Amber & Jada and family.

Submitted by Katie from middletown, ct, USA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan!!! Enjoy your big boy teenage birthday!!

Submitted by Anonymous from Clinton, Tennessee on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan! What a beautiful bear you are. We love you so much and wish you a long and happy life! With Love.

Submitted by Mary Lou from Wichita KS on 07/09/2009
To "my baby" everyone of my friends know about you as I have watched you every day since you were born. They ask how is the baby today. Well he's four and wonderful. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Tai

Submitted by Dalys from Panama, Panama on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday, my dear Tai Shan. It's incredible that you have 4 years old¡¡¡ You're looking so good and healthy. My best wishes and be a nice boy.

Submitted by Cindy Dean from Greenville, Oh USA on 07/09/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Tai. You're a beautiful bear. Panda bears are my favorite. Its' hard to believe you're 4. Hope you have many more birthdays. WE LOVE YOU & YOUR PARENTS & ALL PANDAS.

Submitted by Joy and Micaela from Palo Alto, CA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday! We are celebrating you and we love you! Thanks for being our ambassador and friend! Take care of yourself! Love, Joy and Micaela

Submitted by Anne from Houston, TX on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday, Tai. I have watched you grow from the day you were born. I am hoping to get to visit you in person before you have to go to China. You are such a beautiful boy!

Submitted by Holly from California, Maryland, USA on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday, Tai Shan~! <3 You are such a big boy and you will always live up to your name, "Peaceful Mountain". I hope you enjoy your colorful, frozen treat. We'll miss you so much when you travel your cute self to the Jewel of Asia, China. Love you lots, and again Happy Birthday!

Submitted by LaVerna and Alta from IL on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai! We have watched you since you were born and have visited you several times.

Submitted by Linda lu from des moines on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday to my favorite panda..I've been watching you since your birth I look for you the first thing everyday. hope you have many more.!!

Submitted by Linda from Warwick, RI on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday to my baby boy. I have been watching you grow up on panda cam since birth. You've brought many smiles to my face. Kisses

Submitted by rhonda from needham.ma on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday sweet Tai!! I hope you enjoyed your day, cake and treats !! Many more birthdays to follow..I have enjoyed you,your mom @ dad on my last trip..i will be visiting soon.. XOXOXO rhonda

Submitted by Debra from Akron, OH on 07/09/2009
Dear Tai Shan, The Little Butterstick is all grown up! I love you, little guy. Long and happy life, my dear Tai! love, Debra

Submitted by Tess from MD on 07/09/2009
Happy Bday Tai Shan!!! You're adorable as ever. How bout that cake? Here's wishing you a long and happy life!!!

Submitted by Lauren from Alexandria, VA USA on 07/09/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAI SHAN!!! I love visiting you and watching you on panda cam!!! Hope you enjoyed your giant fruitsicle!!

Submitted by Anonymous on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan. I Hope you had a great birthday. I am sorry that i cant be there for your bday.Your our first born panda bear and we have watched you grow these past 4 years. I will miss you if you go to china.

Submitted by Hannah from Virginia on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai!!! I've been watching you almost every day since you were born!! :o)

Submitted by Dylan from USA on 07/09/2009
Happy birthday! I have been watching you grow for the past year! Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

Submitted by Lisa from Paramus, NJ USA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai!!! Kisses, kisses and more kisses for the cutest, smartest and funniest panda in the whole world! My whole family loves to watch your antics on the panda cam. Hope you enjoyed your special day and your tasty frozen cake! May you be our Good Will Panda forever!

Submitted by Ann from Lodi, NJ, USA on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tain Shan. I have been "stalking" you on the Pandacam all these years, tuning in at least once a day. You and your Mom & Dad always make me smile when I see you. Live long & prosper.

Submitted by Camille from Burtonsville, MD USA on 07/09/2009
Dear Tai Shan, Happy 4th Bithday, OXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

Submitted by Vikki from Torrance, California on 07/09/2009
I can't believe our precious baby has turned four. So grown up and as handsome as his father! Thank you so much, Tai Shan, for all the hours I have spent logged on watching you grow. You are a very special young man!

Submitted by Joan Smith from Elm Grove, WI on 07/09/2009
Tai.....I've watched you since you were born. In these four years I've gone through some rough times with my own children, and I must say you helped to get me through some sad situations. You kept my spirits up when I was down. You were funny and entertaining not only on the panda cam but also when I've come to visit you at the zoo.

Submitted by Bonnie CHUNG from Hong Kong on 07/09/2009
Dearest sweethart Tai, Happy Birthday to you and hope you will healthy and happiness all your life!!! Kiss Kiss.

Submitted by Nicole from Boston, MA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai! It has been a joy to watch you grow over these past 4 yrs and can't wait for my next trip to see you! I hope you enjoyed your special day! You bring so many smiles to many faces around the world! Happy Happy Birthday!

Submitted by Danna from Lancaster,Ky - USA on 07/09/2009
You are a wonderful creature. I have watched and waited for your birth. Prayed for your good health and continued longevity. We are belessed by your presence. So very thankful for your wonderful Mother. I keep watch on my "Other Family" regularly. Continued good health and keep us all entertained. Luv, luv = granny

Submitted by Anonymous on 07/09/2009
Happy B-day! No matter how big you get, you'll always be our little Butterstick!

Submitted by Geri from Surfside Beach, SC on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday you sweetie !! I watch you every day and what I miss, my mom tells me !! It's become a family affair as my son also watches youl May you live a long and happy life. We'll be up there soon to see you in person !!!

Submitted by Sarina from Bridgewater NJ USA on 07/09/2009
My darling International SuperStar Tai Shan, What a fabulous bear you are! You've brought Joy, Love and Healing to people around the world. Your birthday should be made an official Global Holiday! Enjoy your special day and the gorgeous Beet-sicle cake those wonderful Zoo staff members made for you. Love forever, XOXOXO

Submitted by Debby Besst from Columbia, SC on 07/09/2009
Happy Bithday Big Guy. I have followed your birth and growth into a handsome teenager for the last four years. I am so glad that you are still in the USA. I will be sad the day they send you back to China. I hope that they will be able to keep you as ambassador of good will and that you will always be at the DC Zoo for years to come. You have been a joy to watch over the last 4 years and I pray that there will be many more. Love you bunches Tai.

Submitted by Fernanda from Brazil on 07/09/2009
Olá, agora vou escrever em português mesmo, tenho certeza que o Tai Shan vai entender!!! Parabéns ursinho panda mais lindo do mundo!!! Adorei conhecer vc e adorei conhecer o Zoo de Washington!!! Foi um dos lugares mais lindos que eu já estive. Fico muito feliz por ter tido essa oportunidade!!! Saudades desse lugar maravilhodo e desse ursinhos lindos. Beijos e abraços Fernanda, Brazil

Submitted by Amie from Milwaukee, WI on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai Shan!!! Thank you for bring such joy and happiness to my life. I hope I get to spend your next birthday with you. I love you.

Submitted by Fernanda from Brazil on 07/09/2009
Hi TAI SHAN! I loved you from the first moment i saw you!!! Happy Birthday! Sorry I can't be there for your birthday! Kisses and hugs from Brazil!!!! I hope to see you some time in the future :)

Submitted by Marcia from Santa Clarita, CA on 07/09/2009
You get more beautiful with each passing year. Happy 4th Birthday.

Submitted by Jewell and Shing Lee from Chesapeake, Va. USA on 07/09/2009
A most blessed and Happy Birthday to you, Tai Shan. We love you so very much.

Submitted by VIVIAN from CLAY,NY on 07/09/2009
HI TAI SHAN, LOVED YOU FROM THE FIRST MOMENT I SAW YOU, AS BIG AS A STICK OF BUTTER, YOU GREW UP TO BE BIG AND HANDSOME. HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY, I HOPE AND PRAY YOU CAN STAY AT OUR ZOO IN THE U.S.A. YOU ARE AN ASSET TO THE ZOO. HOPE YOU HAD FUN ON YOUR DAY!

Submitted by Larry @ Alphia Kerson from Glen Oaks, New York on 07/09/2009
Tai Shan; We have pictures on our refrigaator atnd through the apartment. WE loved watching you on the panda cam and my wife says your name every day. Happy Birthdasy and we hope to visit you soon.

Submitted by Dawn from Washington DC on 07/09/2009
Happy Happy Birthday Tai Shan!

Submitted by SIERRA WATSON AND FAMILY from MANASSAS VA on 07/09/2009
TAI. WE WERE AT YOUR B-DAY TODAY I WAS SO GALD WE GOT TO SEE YOU AGAIN.MY MOM LOVES YOU SO MUCH THAT SHE IS SAD THAT YOU CANT STAY IN DC . MAYBE GOD WILL FIND AWAY WERE YOU CAN STAY WITH US FOREVER...... WE HAVE WATCHED YOU GROW UP FROM A LITTLE BOY TO A TEEN , WE HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT DAY . WE LOVE YOU FOREVER.....

Submitted by Panda-G from HONG KONG on 07/09/2009
Happy birthday TaiTai !!!

Submitted by Ina from Winthrop MA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan! I love you & can't wait to visit you again.

Submitted by Grace from San Francisco on 07/09/2009
Want to wish a Happy Birthday!

Submitted by Jann from Escanaba,MI on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan, We still love to watch everything you do

Submitted by PSBI from Westlake Village, CA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday you cutie pie! Thanks for all the smiles you bring us!!

Submitted by Bob & CC from Haines City, Florida on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan!!!! It has been such a joy to watch you grow over the last four years. You have a special place in our hearts and may God Bless you with many more birthdays to come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Submitted by Hazel Turnbull from United Kingdom on 07/09/2009
HAPPY 4th BIRTHDAY WONDERFUL TAI SHAN x

Submitted by Sunny on 07/09/2009
Wishing you a VERY HAPPY 4th BIRTHDAY, Tai Shan. You are now a big handsome boy but still very cute. Love you.

Submitted by Sandy from Annandale, VA, USA on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday you beautiful boy! You have given us great joy over the past four years. May God bless you with a long, happy and healthy life.

Submitted by Ainsley from PA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan!! I can't wait to see you again. I think you are so adorable. I loved your cake, I hope you enjoyed it.

Submitted by Carrie from Charleston, SC on 07/09/2009
Tai, I love you so much! Happy Birthday big bear. Many fruitsicles in your future....

Submitted by Abbey from PA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday, Tai Shan!!! You are getting to be a big boy! You are adorable and we can't wait to see you again. We have the Panda Cam book and we love to see you.

Submitted by marlene from Seattle Washington on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan you bring so much joy and happiness into my life and others :) You are beautiful as the sun and the moon,I love you Tai Shan :) Thank you for being you and happy birthday again!!!!!!!!

Submitted by Monica from Barranquilla, col on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan, I hope to meet you someday.

Submitted by Sadie from Freeport, Me on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan. I love you. Love, Sadie

Submitted by Rinna Liang from Vancouver, Canada on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday, sweet Tai Shan!

Submitted by Robbie from Freeport, Me on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan. Love, Robbie

Submitted by Lori from Hudson, Wisconsin on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday, Tai! YOU ARE SPECIAL! I enjoy watching what you are up to... :)

Submitted by Carol from Newark, Ohio on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai you are such a cuttie. Glad to see you enjoyed your cake. Have a great day you deserve it.

Submitted by Mary D. from Westbrook, CT on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai Shan! I can't believe its been 4 years already. I am still hooked on watching you play, eat and eat on the Panda Cam. You have brought me many hours of enjoyment!

Submitted by Dorothy from Illinois on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan!! I can hardly believe you are four already. I love you! Dorothy

Submitted by Anonymous on 07/09/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! YOU ARE GROWING UP TO BE A BIG BOY ENJOY UR DAY AND I HOPE IT IS FILLED WITH BAMBOO AND ICE POPS!!

Submitted by Marc & Carmen from Pittsburgh, PA on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai! Hope you had a great day and enjoyed your fruitsicle and lots of bamboo & toys. Have a great summer and see you soon. Everyone says hello!

Submitted by Baby Panda and Sammi from Bloomington,IL on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai! We visited you a while ago,but you were little then! Now look how big you have gotten! Enjoy your birthday, Love, Baby Panda and Sammi

Submitted by Dan from Las Vegas, NV on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Big Guy - Hope You get All The Bamboo You Want! Stay Handsome.

Submitted by L M from Tacoma, WA, United States on 07/09/2009
A very Happy Birthday and Bamboo Dreams, Sweet Boy. You've brought me a lot of joy!

Submitted by Cathy from California on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday sweet boy! I remember your birth 4 years ago. You've grown into quite a handsome young man.

Submitted by Belle on 07/09/2009
Thank you NZ - keepers and all of you who prepared this wonderful 4th Birthday celebration for our precious Tai Shan. Also thank you for posting all these lovely pictures. So sad that I cannot be in person to see this happened but these pictures help. Any video ?

Submitted by Emmy on 07/09/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A BEAUTIFUL FURRY!!! PANDA HUGS TO TAI SHAN!!

Submitted by Edward from Albuquerque New Mexico on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday an i love watching u every day hope u had a wonderful day

Submitted by Kathy from milwaukee, wisconsin on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan! Have watched you since birth!

Submitted by Auntie Judy from Connecticut on 07/09/2009
Dear Tai, Happy 4th Birthday, buddy! You are truly the cutest Panda bear in the world! I so enjoyed watching you grow up--especially all the fun you had with your mama....You are a very special bear. Hope you enjoyed your birthday cake! xo Auntie Judy

Submitted by Marie from Hagerstown MD USA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan! It has been a blessing to see you grow! Enjoy your special day!

Submitted by Linda on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Bday!!!!!!

Submitted by Rhonda from Calgary, AB Canada on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai I love watching you grow up been watching you since the day you were born.

Submitted by diana from san diego on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan. Thanks for making the world smile!

Submitted by kishan from ashburn,va,usa on 07/09/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BIG BOY TAI!!!

Submitted by Marie from Hagerstown MD USA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan! It has been a blessing to see you grow! Enjoy your special day!

Submitted by CW from VA, USA on 07/09/2009
Happy Happy Birthday, Tai Shan! :))

Submitted by A from New York on 07/09/2009
Dear little Tai Shan, I 've always wondered why the keepers do not give you strawberries, watermelons and other smelling good fruits because I saw a chappy panda was given a big piece of watermelon. I really wish I could offer you these fruits for your birthday** Can anyone or keepers let me know if pandas can eat??

Submitted by Grundeman Family from Naples Fl on 07/09/2009
Hi Tai! Happy Birthday to the cutest panda in the world... No. Make that the universe! ^.* I wish I was in D.C to see you in person, but I can't... So I have been watching your antics on the PandaCam! Lots is hugs and kisses! XOXO

Submitted by Anonymous on 07/09/2009
LUV YA

Submitted by Liz on 07/09/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAT TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR TIA SHAN HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

Submitted by Susan from Beltsville, MD, USA on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai Shan! (my lovable little "Peaceful Mountain"). I have been watching you ever since you were born and have visited you and your parents Mei Xiang and Tian Tian many times. I hope you have many more birthdays.... and especially many more at the National Zoo. I visited you last year on your birthday but couldn't come today which made me very sad. I will come see you soon!! Love you.....you are the cutest panda ever!!!

Submitted by Anonymous on 07/09/2009
have a happy bithday Tai Shan and many more

Submitted by Dan from Las Vegas, NV on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Big Guy - Hope You get All The Bamboo You Want! Stay Handsome.

Submitted by Anonymous from Arlington Heights, IL on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday, Tai Shan. We share the same birthday, though I'm a bit older than you are. Thanks for all the panda memories. Love, Pat aka Ms Panda

Submitted by Jennifer from Virginia on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai Shan!

Submitted by Charlotte from NY on 07/09/2009
Tai I wish there was some tangible way to repay you for all the happiness and peace you have brought to so many people. So happy fourth and many, many more for the best bear in the world.

Submitted by jane from england uk on 07/09/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIG BOY !!!!!!! LOTS OF KISSES XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Submitted by Soravit from Falls Church, VA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Panda Bear! You've grown so much! Enjoy the cake!

Submitted by merideth from Va on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday big boy!!!!

Submitted by Julie G. from Falls Church, VA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday you gorgeous panda you! I love you so much and am proud of how big you've grown.

Submitted by Pat from Akron, Ohio USA on 07/09/2009
Happy Big # 4 Tai! It's been fun to watch you grow into a happy healthy panda. Have fun playing in your yard and eating your birthday cakesicle :-))

Submitted by Sean from Laurel,MD on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday!

Submitted by Christine Krizsa from Alexandria, VA, United States on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai Shan! My Mother and I are huge fans of you. You'll always be in our hearts forever.

Submitted by Nancy from Santa Ana on 07/09/2009
Happy B-day Tai!!! I wish I could have celebrate your b-day live or at least see it on cam, but sadly the cam isn't working for me. Hope you get to stay for another year or even better, forever

Submitted by Nancy from Peoria,IL on 07/09/2009
Tai - Happy Birthday! You have helped me through some difficult times and I have tried to return the favor by helping out after the earthquake in China.

Submitted by A from New York on 07/09/2009
My Dear Tai Shan, I love you. I couldn't believe that I made my first special trip to DC to visit you and your lovely mommy and daddy this year!! I just fall in love with you and your mommy. I really enjoy watching you and your mom playing and fighting for the fruitsicle. You are just a Q Q boy, cannot resisit your cuteness ^^^^. you have brought us lots of joy and thankyou. Happy Brithday!! I am a big big fan of pandas and I love sharing anything about pandas with the fans all over the world. Still lots to say about pandas.....

Submitted by rose from oakton on 07/09/2009
happy birthday bid guy, you a getting better looking everyday

Submitted by Zozzie from Baltimore, Maryland on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan!!! I have had the pleasure of watching you grow up over the past four years in person and on the panda cam. I've visited your relatives in Atlanta and San Diego...next year I hope to visit the Chengdu Panda Reserve in China....but you know what, You are the CUTEST one of all !!! Happy Birthday!

Submitted by Victoria from Greenville, OH on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday, Tai Shan!!!! =)

Submitted by Sara from Rockville, MD on 07/09/2009
Happy birthday, Tai Shan! I hope you enjoyed your "cake."

Submitted by Jane from Maine on 07/09/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TAI SHAN! I love you.

Submitted by Jen from Baltimore on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday my dearest panda! I hope your fruitsicle was delicious and satisfying ^___^ .

Submitted by Donna from Fords, NJ on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday to Tai Shan, and a pat on the back to everyone involved who has taken care of him for these 4 years! Wouldn't it be great if he could spend all of his future birthday's at the D.C. Zoo?

Submitted by Irene from Modesto,Ca USA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan.You are a joy to watch,you make me smile every day.Enjoy your birthday cake big boy!

Submitted by Erin from Lees Summit,Missouri on 07/09/2009
I love you SO much Tai Shan!!!!!!!!I am the biggest panda fan EVER!!!!I think that pandas are the cutest animals on the planet Earth!!=)Theres so much I want to say to you but most of all I want to send you the best B-day wishes!!! Love Ya, Erin

Submitted by Scott from Alexandria, VA on 07/09/2009
Happy birthday Tai Shan! I'm happy I could come watch you attack your special fruitsicle this morning. I hope you have a great day and I look forward to seeing you again soon! ?????

Submitted by Patricia from Lombard, IL on 07/09/2009
Just want to say a very Happy Birthday to you! A teenager now wow! Enjoy it while you can. My sister-in-law introduced me to you and she just loves you to death. I can see why!

Submitted by Mary from Dublin, Georgia on 07/09/2009
Happy birthday beautiful Tai Shan. Wish I could give you a great big bear hug on your special day.

Submitted by Sylvia Bailey from San Antono, Texas on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai. You are such a cute Big Little boy. I have enjoyed your antics on the internet ever since you were born. You have given all of us such happy and fun moments through the years. I wish you could stay with us forever. Auntie Sylvia in San Antonio, Texas

Submitted by Anonymous from Crownsville, MD on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan. You are so cute! I hope you enjoyed your frozen treat....

Submitted by Shawna from Las Vegas on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan You have such a wonderful personality. Your a joy to watch. I will visit you soon. Thank you for 4 great years. Many many more birthdays to you!!!

Submitted by ED & GENEVA from BLOOMINGON.IN on 07/09/2009
Tai HOPE YOU HAVE A HAPPY BIRTHDAY ! WE HAVE WATCHED YOU EVERY DAY SINCE YOU WAS BORN. HOPE YOU GET TO STAY IN THE USA FOREVER.

Submitted by Sharion from New Braunfels, Texas on 07/09/2009
Just want to wish Tai Shan a very happy birthday! I have kept track of him ever since he was born and heard the news on TV. I was so very happy that the National Zoo at last had their baby panda. My daughter was lucky enough to live in DC for a time and visit him and I was the lucky to recieve and photo of the real little guy when growing and still with his mom. They live in Texas now, but visiting Tai Shan was a day she will never forget. Hope you stay with us for a long time yet!

Submitted by Cally from San Francisco, Ca on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Beautiful Tai! We adore you and have watched since you were born ...Sweet Tai Cally and Family

Submitted by Marcia from Fort Worth, TX on 07/09/2009
Happy birthday, Tai Shan! I wish we could keep you here forever so we could enjoy watching you every day!

Submitted by Anonymous on 07/09/2009
Happy Bearday Tai, you're such a sweet boy and will always be the cutest, the sweetest baby in my heart.

Submitted by Susan from San Jose, CA on 07/09/2009
Tai, you are my favorite bear! Happy, happy birthday to you big guy. You have certainly given us lots to smile about over the last 4 years.

Submitted by amanda from va on 07/09/2009
happy birthday 2 u happy birthday 2 u happy birthday 2 Tai Shan happy birthday 2 u

Submitted by Barbara from Mt. Washington,Ky. USA on 07/09/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAI SHAN !! You are my favorite Panda Bear .I have loved Pandas all my life!! May you have many, many more birthdays. LOL BARB

Submitted by Dolores from Wilmington, MA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai, I have been watching you on Panda cam since you were born. Enjoy your birthday! Best Wishes

Submitted by Anne from Allentown, Pa USA on 07/09/2009
Dear Tai, Happy birthday to you, you live at the zoo, with your mother and father, Happy Birthday To You. Have watched you since the day you were born. You have grown into a handsome boy. A panda fan forever. Hope to see you soon

Submitted by Lin on 07/09/2009
Tai, you brighten our world. Happy birthday!

Submitted by Sandy Darling from Annapolis, MD on 07/09/2009
Tai Shan, My very best wishes for a Happy 4th Birthday. You have brought me so much pleasure and joy since before you were born. You turned out to be such a cute, fun-loving panda and such a joy to watch. Kudos to all of the zoo staff who take such loving care of you. You and all of the other pandas are such a great addition to our National Zoo. I hope you can stay here forever.

Submitted by Seiko from Davis on 07/09/2009
Dear Tai Shan, Happy Birthday!!!! I hope you are having a wonderful party time. The Birthday Cake looks beautiful! Love, Seiko Love, Seiko

Submitted by Karen from Paradise, CA on 07/09/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAI SHAN, I HOPE YOU ENJOYED YOUR ICE CAKE. THATS THE BEST PART OF A BIRTHDAY. MAYBE ONE OF THESE DAYS I COME VISIT YOU IN PERSON. BEST WISHES, KAREN

Submitted by Allison from Cleveland, Ohio -- USA on 07/09/2009
Wishing you a fun-filled birthday! My goodness, these 4 years have gone so fast and you've grown so big!!! I've loved watching every moment of it! Be well, little man. You are loved so very much!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Submitted by Chrissy Beahan from Worcestershire, United Kingdom on 07/09/2009
From the bump on your head when you were born, falling off the rocks in the den while trying to climb, to staying high in a tree at nightime for the first time and the first time you played in snow, you have given me and the world joy, pleasure and so much happiness everyday, HAPPY BIRTHDAY darling little man, with much love, Chrissy Beahan,UK.

Submitted by Anonymous on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan!! I remember watching you on Panda Cam when you were born!! Great Big Panda Kiss and Hug from Me!!

Submitted by George & Nirapa from New York,United States on 07/09/2009
Hi!Tai Shan Happy Birthday 4 years old. I look for him growing up every day when I open computer.I hope he not back to China yet.now he is star in Nationalzoo. I hope Us.Goverment talk to China Goverment and let him stay there longer.Tai is a good boy.

Submitted by Jacqueline from New Jersey on 07/09/2009
Thank you for all the joy you have brought me over the years. Happy 4th birthday, you beautiful, beautiful boy!

Submitted by CAROL from RIDGEWOOD, NJ on 07/09/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAI PAN. YOU ARE SO ADORABLE! WISH I COULD HUG YOU. ENJOY YOUR CAKE. LOVE YA!

Submitted by Paula from Staunton, VA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai! I've watched you grow since you were born, and had the pleasure of visiting you!! Wishing you many happy, healthy birthdays to come!!

Submitted by Sharon and Brett on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan! We have been admiring you for the past four years! We hope we can see you in DC for many years to come

Submitted by Diane from PowhatanVA on 07/09/2009
Happy birthday Tai Shan Have a good day and enjoy your beautiful cake.

Submitted by Sara from USA on 07/09/2009
HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TAI! You are the first Baby we watched on line, and you'll always be Number One in my Heart!

Submitted by Heather from Stratford, CT, USA on 07/09/2009
4 years old! It seems like just yesterday when I first laid eyes on the little butterstick. What a beautiful boy you've become. Peace, Health & a big ol' chunk of ice cake for you, Tai Shan. My many thanks to the keepers for all their hard work!

Submitted by Jacqui from Arlington,Va. on 07/09/2009
Tai Shan, I have adored you for all of these four years. May you have a wonderful birthdat and many , many more here with us. You are such a wonerful character I could sit and watch you all day. One daay when you were quite young I was visiting you at the end of the day and your keeper was trying to get you inside and you ran up a tree trying to make a game out of this and the keeper was trying to get you out of the tree with treats. When that didn't work she just grabed you and pulled you down. I must say I laughed. Cute, cute, cute. Love you big boy.

Submitted by Diane from Powhatan VA on 07/09/2009
Happy birthday Tai Shan Have a happy birthday and enjoy your delicious cake.

Submitted by Sherry & Bill from Austin, TX on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday, Tai Shan!! We've watched you grow up on Panda Cam. We check in on you and your parents every day (usually a couple of times each day) and you have brought us so much joy. We love you dearly and hope you have a great birthday!!

Submitted by The Two Bears from Washington, DC on 07/09/2009
Happy birthday hugs and kisses to our wonderful little boy, Tai Shan! (Well, I guess you're not so little anymore, are you? And soon enough you'll even be bigger than your pop!) We've been able to visit your rascally self many times and you've been an utter joy during all our visits! Abundant thanks to Lisa, Brenda, Nicole, Laurie, and the rest of the panda staff for taking such great care of you. We love you very much, Tai Shan!

Submitted by Panda Lovers from Great Falls on 07/09/2009
We so hope you had a great day...we have been watching and loving you for all these 4 years...seems like yesterday that you were the "cub in a tub" and now a teenager....wow....we hope that your mommy can give you a baby sister/brother next year. love you and keep on being so sweet....:)

Submitted by Joan from Rio Rancho NM on 07/09/2009
Tai! Happy happy day! it was such a pleasure to us all when you came into our world and I hope you never have to leave us to go to China, we just need one of those little girls from over there to come here! I am so disappointed that your mom has not been able to provide you with a sibling...sigh...maybe next year. I'd just love to get a chance to be on your zoo keeper team. Come on lottery! If I came with a million in hand I'm sure they would let me at least pet you! you are such a cute goofy butt!

Submitted by Myra from Birmingham, England on 07/09/2009
Just come back off holiday so I nearly missed your birthday, I've watched you on the internet since you were 4 months old, I've seen you in the flesh, you are there to bring joy and happiness, Happy Birthday Tai.

Submitted by Marianne from Atlanta, Georgia on 07/09/2009
My you have grown in 4 years. The Happiest of Birthdays and many, many more.

Submitted by Darleen from Lansing, MI USA on 07/09/2009
Tai from the day you were born you stole a piece of my heart. You have always been and will always be "my boy". Happy birthday to a great, wonderful panda boy. We love you!

Submitted by Maura from Jackson, MS on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday to the cutest panda ever! I've enjoyed watching you since you were born. Just looking at you brings joy to my heart. Here's to a long and happy life for you, sweet boy!

Submitted by Anonymous from San Francisco, CA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan! You're such a big boy now. It has been fun watching you grow up.

Submitted by Kailey from USA on 07/09/2009
4 years already? Wow your really getting big! It seems only yesterday when you where that pink ball of fur on Mei's belly! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAI! WISH I COULD OF BEEN THERE! LOVE YOU BUNCHES! With hugs and kisses, Kailey

Submitted by Sylvia from Belleville,WV USA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday my Dear Tai Shan. I can't believe you are now 4 years old. I remember coming to the zoo when you were 3 months old and the public finally got to see you play with your Mama, Mei Xiang ! I could have stayed there all day watching you. I love you dear Panda boy. Have a great Birthday!!!

Submitted by Shana from Stillwater, OK on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday! I hope it is a wonderful day!!

Submitted by Carla from DC on 07/09/2009
Happy Birfday!! have your cake and eat it too!

Submitted by Mary from Springfield,VA on 07/09/2009
Birthday Happy sweetheart!!!

Submitted by Anonymous from Pasadena, CA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Big Boy!!! I have enjoyed watching you your whole life.

Submitted by Anonymous from Las Vegas, NV on 07/09/2009
"Happy Birthday" to my favorite panda - I have had the joy of watching you almost every day for the past four years - it is a thrill each morning to log on and spend a few minutes of my day with you. I am one of your more ancient admirers, Jean Query.

Submitted by Elaine from Saxonburg, PA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday little man! Hope you really enjoyed your "cake" and your day.

Submitted by Sue from Pine City, NY on 07/09/2009
Tai, It's hard to believe you're such a grown-up bear...but I'll always remember the sweet cuddly little cub who I watched from the day he was born on the Panda Cam. Happy birthday, little guy!! Hugs to you, Mei and Tian

Submitted by Amanda from Caracas, Venezuela on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday, dear Tai Shan! You make my day every day! A Big Panda Hug

Submitted by Mary Kay from Pittsburgh, PA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday, silly bear! You are still such a cute, silly, panda. Love the speckles of beet juice all over your darling face. Love watching you every day.

Submitted by Terrie from Elm Grove, Wisconsin, USA on 07/09/2009
You are the most wonderful bear! You are the highlight of my many visits to DC. I hope you had a fabulous birthday! I wish I was there to celebrate with you.

Submitted by The Two Bears from Washington, DC on 07/09/2009
Happy birthday hugs and kisses to our wonderful little boy, Tai Shan! (Well, I guess you're not so little anymore, are you? And soon enough you'll even be bigger than your pop!) We've been able to visit your rascally self many times and you've been an utter joy during all our visits! Abundant thanks to Lisa, Brenda, Nicole, Laurie, and the rest of the panda staff for taking such great care of you. We love you very much, Tai Shan!

Submitted by Janet from Raleigh, NC on 07/09/2009
I well remember the first time I saw you - and I thought I loved you then! Wow - look at you now! You fill my heart with smiles! Happy Birthday, sweet boy.

Submitted by Linda Scarborough from Mechanicsville, VA USA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan! You have been an amazing addition to the National Zoo. I look forward to seeing you again next month during my visit to DC.

Submitted by Ali from Texas on 07/09/2009
Happy Bday!!! Nice cake too! you are so lucky! :P

Submitted by Aug from Austin, Texas on 07/09/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! nice cake can i have a piece power to pandas

Submitted by Amanda from England on 07/09/2009
It is such a pleasure being able to watch you live on the web-cam. Happy Happy Birthday Tai-shan and thank you to everyone who looks after you and made you that fantastic birthday cake!

Submitted by Ali from Texas on 07/09/2009
Happy Bday!!! Nice cake too! you are so lucky! :P

Submitted by Barbara from Hackensack NJ USA on 07/09/2009
Darling Tai Shan, happy 4th & many more wonderful ones to come - hopefully with lots of "little ones" of your own one day soon! It has been a joy to watch you blossom, following in your parents' footsteps. You are a blessing, Fuzzball. Thank you for all the happy hours you have afforded your "guests".

Submitted by Karen from Cartersville, Ga. on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday, Sweet Baby Tai! I am so happy that you have had a great day and you enjoyed your birthday cake! Thank you for making me smile! I wuv you!

Submitted by The Two Bears from Washington, DC on 07/09/2009
Happy birthday hugs and kisses to our wonderful little boy, Tai Shan! (Well, I guess you're not so little anymore, are you? And soon enough you'll even be bigger than your pop!) We've been able to visit your rascally self many times and you've been an utter joy during all our visits! Abundant thanks to Lisa, Brenda, Nicole, Laurie, and the rest of the panda staff for taking such great care of you. We love you very much, Tai Shan!

Submitted by Kelly from PA, USA on 07/09/2009
HAPPY 4th BIRTHDAY TAI SHAN!!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy your fruitcicle and have the best birthday ever!!!! Love you always, Kelly :)

Submitted by Ali from Texas on 07/09/2009
Happy Bday!!! Nice cake too! you are so lucky! :P

Submitted by harriet from White Plains, NY, USA on 07/09/2009
Hi, Happy birthday 2 Tai Shan! I'd also like 2 say thank you 2 that beautiful black and white clown for actually starting my favorite hobby, Writing & reading about those fuzzy bears when i was 6, and now i am 9 years old and they are a HUGE part in my daily life. Poeple say i am just a kid who can't save pandas. My big sister said "They'll probably be extinct by the the time i am 16. My dream is, and has been since i was 6 is to work for the WWF 2 help the pandas out there in China. This is all thanks to Tai Shan that beuttiful bear wearing a Tux! Thanks and happy 4th b-day!

Submitted by The Two Bears from Washington, DC on 07/09/2009
Happy birthday hugs and kisses to our wonderful little boy, Tai Shan! (Well, I guess you're not so little anymore, are you? And soon enough you'll even be bigger than your pop!) We've been able to visit your rascally self many times and you've been an utter joy during all our visits! Abundant thanks to Lisa, Brenda, Nicole, Laurie, and the rest of the panda staff for taking such great care of you. We love you very much, Tai Shan!

Submitted by Anne from Rockford, IL USA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai, it's wonderful to see how you've grown! I remember when you were the size of a stick of butter, hairless and pink. You and your momma were so wonderful together; it's still one of my favorite memories. And many more...

Submitted by Ted from Columbia Heights, DC on 07/09/2009
Dear Tai Shan, You are literally the light of my life. When sitting alone, in my dark basement, the glow from my computer screen is the only source of illumination, as I watch you for hour after hour on the Panda-cam. Not a day goes by I don't thank our almighty creator for bringing you into this world. Without you, my life would have NO meaning. I fear for my own safety when you are ripped from your home and dragged off to Red China by unfeeling bureaucrats and communist sympathizers. For your fourth birthday, o spiritual creature, I am lighting a candle in the dark in your honor, and repeating your name aloud, just to hear it echo around the room. it is a delight upon my ears, which of course, are nowhere near as adorable as your fuzzy little guys. Soon, I will purchase my 100th (true!) stuffed Panda bear, and add it to my collection. After my wife left me due to my Panda "obsession", I started collecting them, and they are my new family! So, in conclusion, happy birthday and hu

Submitted by Tai Boo's Friend on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Boo!!

Submitted by Vina from Wash. DC on 07/09/2009
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Submitted by Robin from Orlando, Florida,USA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan, I enjoy visiting with you everyday with out fail. I hope you have a Beary Nice Birthday and that your day is as "special" as you make mine. Cheers, ROBIN

Submitted by The Two Bears from Washington, DC on 07/09/2009
Happy birthday hugs and kisses to our wonderful little boy, Tai Shan! (Well, I guess you're not so little anymore, are you? And soon enough you'll even be bigger than your pop!) We've been able to visit your rascally self many times and you've been an utter joy during all our visits! Abundant thanks to Lisa, Brenda, Nicole, Laurie, and the rest of the panda staff for taking such great care of you. We love you very much, Tai Shan!

Submitted by Kathy V. from Pincourt, Quebec on 07/09/2009
My daughter Katie, recently got me addicted to watching you every day. Happy Birthday sweet panda. I would give anything to give you a great big birthday panda bear hug!

Submitted by 'Aunt Lynn' from Allen Park, MI on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday, Big Guy! Love watching you and your parents on the panda cam each day. I actually did get to the zoo a few weeks ago and did get to see you in person. It was a delight to say the least. Hope you had fun with your 'cake'. Now - TO THE SHOWERS! Love to you all ...........

Submitted by Kelly from PA, USA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan!!! It seems like just yesterday that I went down and saw you for the first time, before your habitat was open to the public! You were just a little butterball! And how could I forget begging my parents to take me to see you on your first birthday, and making a giant blue card just for you! And coming again and again for your 2nd and 3rd birthday, and even being so crazy about you that I did the pennies for pandas contest! I still even have a large panda collection, and book about your entire life! Look how BIG you have gotten! Once again, Happy Birthday Tai! and I hope to visit you again relly soon! Forever a fan, Kelly :)

Submitted by Carol from Lynn,Ma.,U.S.A. on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan ! I have had the pleasure of seeing you twice and hope to visit you in the future .You make this world a wonderful place to live and make everyone's life so much better.You make me smile every time I see you on cam. I hope you can stay in Washington,D.C. Love you always adorable ambassador.

Submitted by Donna from Rising Sun, MD USA on 07/09/2009
God Bless that baby boy and that sweet face!!! Happy Birthday sweetheart and may you have many more!!! Hope you enjoy your "cake" as much as we enjoyed watching you eat it. Sending hugs, kisses & panda wishes your way!!!

Submitted by The Two Bears from Washington, DC on 07/09/2009
Happy birthday hugs and kisses to our wonderful little boy, Tai Shan! (Well, I guess you're not so little anymore, are you? And soon enough you'll even be bigger than your pop!) We've been able to visit your rascally self many times and you've been an utter joy during all our visits! Abundant thanks to Lisa, Brenda, Nicole, Laurie, and the rest of the panda staff for taking such great care of you. We love you very much, Tai Shan!

Submitted by Gail from Sun City Center, FL, USA on 07/09/2009
My beautiful baby, Tai !! 4 years old today. Time flies so fast. I have watched you grow every day for the past 4 years. You are still "master of the tree tops". Hapy birthday, Tai !!

Submitted by Mary from Brentwood, MD on 07/09/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAI SHAN!!!!!!! I love watching you on the web cam and I come to see you in person when I can. I love you, have a great day. enjoy your cake. Mary

Submitted by The Two Bears from Washington, DC on 07/09/2009
Happy birthday hugs and kisses to our wonderful little boy, Tai Shan! (Well, I guess you're not so little anymore, are you? And soon enough you'll even be bigger than your pop!) We've been able to visit your rascally self many times and you've been an utter joy during all our visits! Abundant thanks to Lisa, Brenda, Nicole, Laurie, and the rest of the panda staff for taking such great care of you. We love you very much, Tai Shan!

Submitted by CINDY from CAPE CORAL, FL on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai!!! I can't believe it's been 4 years already. I have watched you grow up and have enjoyed seeing you in person a couple of times. Please stay in the USA. I love you

Submitted by Mary K from Washington, D.C. on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan on your rth birthday, I have watched you since you were born and have seen you many times and you never fail to make me smile. You are a big handsome boy. I wuv you.

Submitted by Sharon on 07/09/2009
My little Tai Bear is 4 today, how time flies. I remember the day you slammed into the wall when Mei gave one last push. You are just as cute & adorable since that day. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, to my favorite panda!

Submitted by Vinny and family from Liverpool, NY on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai Shan!!!! Have a great time eating your cake!

Submitted by Diane from Philly on 07/09/2009
You are still so adorable and I love you very much! Happy #4 Tai Shan! Luv, Diane

Submitted by Lori from Seneca, PA USA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday big guy. It is so hard to believe that you are 4 years old already. It just seems like yestereday I was watching you at just a few weeks old on the panda cam. You have brought me and many others smiles as we watch you grow. You are the reason I became a FONZ member.

Submitted by Mo from Moreton, England on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday, Tai Shan. Hope you enjoyed your birthday treat as it showed on the photos posted today. Here's to many more birthdays!

Submitted by lynda from surfside beach,sc usa on 07/09/2009
happy birthday baby! i can't believe my boy is 4 yrs old today. never leave, i watch you at least 3x a day and you always make me smile. love you!!!!!!!!!

Submitted by Jan Robertson from Louisville, KY USA on 07/09/2009
Enjoy your big day, Tai! I can still remember the first time I saw you right after you were born and my visit to DC to see you the weekend of the worst snowstorm in decades. You were so adorable playing with your mama in the snow! One of the pictures is still my pc wallpaper.

Submitted by caiti from west virginia on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday cutie!

Submitted by Estrella from Chicago, IL on 07/09/2009
Hello Tai Shan! I saw you last summer and could not keep my eyes off of you. You are so cute! Happy 4th Birthday! ~ ¡Feliz Cumpleaños!

Submitted by Rhonda from Missouri on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai! I've watched you since you were born and you have become a very handsome young panda.

Submitted by Cher from Florida on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Sweet, Beautiful Tai. You have given me such pleasure watching you every day since you were born. Many more birthdays to come

Submitted by Pat and Willie from Monroeville, Pa. on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday to the best little guy on earth. Keep up the antics. We enjoy you more eadch day.

Submitted by CeCe from Lenexa, KS, USA on 07/09/2009
Tai Shan, you brought me a lot of joy when I desparately needed it. Watching you since your birth has been an awe inspiring journey. Thanks and I hope you stay in D.C. so that I can eventually get to visit you. Happy Birthday!

Submitted by Rachel from New Jersey on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai Shan! We saw you in April and we hope to see you again soon! You are so fun to watch!

Submitted by Melissa from Las Vegas, Nevada on 07/09/2009
Our family is so excited to watch you celebrate your 4th birthday. Enjoy your special day!

Submitted by Katie from Montreal, QC Canada on 07/09/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I only recently discovered you, and since I have, I look forward to seeing you every day!! Enjoy your cake!! Love you Panda!

Submitted by Justin from McLean, VA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan - I love you, and hope you enjoyed your beet juice cake.

Submitted by Ginny from NJ on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Tai. Hope you're here for many more years. Love watching you. Hope you enjoyed your cake.

Submitted by The Huffmans from North Carolina on 07/09/2009
Love and bear hugs on your birthday, Tai Shan. You are such a big, beautiful boy!

Submitted by cubba on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday buddy! Thanks for 4 amazing years!

Submitted by Lynn from Bloomington IN on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday, Big Guy! I've so enjoyed watching you grow. And you look really good with pink spots.

Submitted by Eleanor from Washington, D.C. on 07/09/2009
Sweet Beet Cake, Happy B-day!

Submitted by stephanie from nj on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday, we love you

Submitted by Eleanor from Washington, D.C. on 07/09/2009
Sweet Beet Cake, Happy B-day!

Submitted by Kim from South Williamsport, PA on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday,Tai Shan! It seems like it was only yesterday that you were no bigger than a stick of butter!! You are growing into a very handsome panda! Best wishes and stay healthy!!

Submitted by Bobbe on 07/09/2009
Happy birthday, Butterstick!

Submitted by Mrs T from Hampshire, England on 07/09/2009
Happy Brithday Tai Shan and I hope you have many, many more. You are a very special panda.

Submitted by Brigit from Burke, VA, USA on 07/09/2009
Tai Shan - Have a Happy Birthday. Enjoy your treat. I hope that you will be able to celebrate more birthdays here.

Submitted by Veronika from Kiev, Ukraine on 07/09/2009
Today your Day Tai! Enjoy. Happy Birthday!

Submitted by Janet from Crofton, MD on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday, Tai! I've enjoyed watching you grow up and now you are a teenager! I truly hope you will be able to stay for a few more years.

Submitted by Nancy K. from Ithaca, NY on 07/09/2009
Happy birthday Tai Shan!! I've been following you since you were born, and it's hard to believe you're four years old already!!

Submitted by David, Marna & Evan from Guilderland (Albany), NY on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai! Can't believe you are 4 already - we've watched you grown online since you were a "stick of butter"! We love you and look forward to our bi-annual visit in August.

Submitted by Susan from Round Hill, VA on 07/09/2009
Happy birthday, Tai Shan! I cannot believe that you are four years old!

Submitted by Melissa from Acworth, GA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday, Tai Shan. We have a real cute girlfriend for you at Zoo Atlanta, called Mei Lan. She's almost two years old.

Submitted by Mokcow from Hong Kong on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai~~~ It's so great to see you celebrating your birthday with yr gigantic 3 tier cake! Love watching you grow day by day~ All the best~

Submitted by Dawn from Baltimore, MD on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan! I hope you have many more and that you are able to stay here so we can watch you grow up some more!

Submitted by Robin from New York on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Baby, You are such a joy hope you can stay here forever. Happy Birthday Again and Many, Many More.

Submitted by Sue from Orlando, FL on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai - I've been watching you every day since birth. You are a special joy to all of us who can't actually make it to the zoo to see you... I know pink isn't a boy color, but it does look good speckled on you!!

Submitted by YVONNE from WASHINGTON DC on 07/09/2009
Dear Tai Shan - happy birthday to my favorite panda!

Submitted by Mrs T from Hampshire, England on 07/09/2009
Happy Brithday Tai Shan and I hope you have many, many more. You are a very special panda.

Submitted by Kathy from Hyattsville, MD on 07/09/2009
Best wishes on your 4th birthday, our "little" bundle of joy! Love always and forever, OPM Kathy and OPM Karen.

Submitted by Rose from San Diego, CA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday to my sweetie Tai Shan. Many happy returns of this day. You are a joy to watch. I love you. T

Submitted by KristiG from South Dakota on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai Shan (Butterstick)! Hope you had a wonderful birthday! Luv you lots HUGS AND KISSES Kristi

Submitted by Jatin from VA, USA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai!!! Lots of love

Submitted by Brenda from Rochester, NY on 07/09/2009
Tia Shan, Happy 4th Birthday! How you have grown! Enjoy your day-you deserve it!

Submitted by Dean from Fresno, CA USA on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday, Tai Shan! I have watched you on the cam since the day you were born. I have been to see you 3 times, 8 mos, 15 mos and May 2009. You have grown into such a big boy. You will always be my first love, favorite panda!

Submitted by Karen from New York, NY on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday, Baby Boy! OPM Kathy and I sure do love you!!! We're planning our next trip to China when you're back at Wolong so we can give you hugs and kisses in person!! Love you, OPM Karen

Submitted by Kathy from Hyattsville, MD on 07/09/2009
Best wishes on your 4th birthday, our "little" bundle of joy! Love always and forever, OPM Kathy and OPM Karen.

Submitted by Mary & Sandra from North Devon ENGLAND on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan. My friend and I have watched you grow from day one. You bring us so much pleasure seeing you grow. You have wonderful carers and a wonderful home. Be a good boy!!!!!xxxx

Submitted by Max from Washington, DC on 07/09/2009
Congrats, young panda-boy. You are the son I never had.

Submitted by rose&terry from nj on 07/09/2009
dear tai, happy fourth birthday & MANY more.you are soo adorable&cute. we love watching you on the cam. take care. love rose & terry nj

Submitted by AJ from Harrisburg, PA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan! I hope you have a wonderful day filled with Bamboo and icy treats! I hope to visit you on my birthday a month from now!

Submitted by Theresa from Woodbridge VA. on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan!! I have followed you throughout your four years of life. Thank you for the joy of knowing such a great panda bear.

Submitted by Kathy from Washington DC on 07/09/2009
Happy birthday Tai Shan.

Submitted by Monica from Southeast Washington, DC on 07/09/2009
Happy birthday Tai Shan! Here's to many more years in the U.S. full of fruitsicles and mischief!

Submitted by Anonymous on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Big Boy...from Michael Vaccaro, Raleigh,NC

Submitted by Samantha from Reston, VA on 07/09/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAI SHAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Submitted by Connie from Leonardtown, MD on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday to a most precious little baby. I have really enjoyed watching you grow up over the past 4 years. Big Bear Hugs to you for your birthday.

Submitted by Catherine from Buxton, Maine, USA! on 07/09/2009
What a joy watching you grow Tai! I came to the zoo four years ago, for the first and only time, on my honeymoon. You were so young they still had you hidden away, but we knew you were there. How fast those four years have gone. I check in on you often, and still adore you! Happy Birthday!!

Submitted by Teresa from NY on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan- I love you! xxoo

Submitted by Megan from Wash, DC on 07/09/2009
Happy birthday, Tai Shan!! :)

Submitted by Anonymous from USA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan! You still look adorable. Maybe you'll get a younger sibling to play with. Congrats on turning 4. Ah, to be so young and cute. Lots of love.

Submitted by Annie B. from Rockford, IL on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan! Me and Dearest Auntie Ellen have been watching from the beging! I love you!

Submitted by Lisa from Alexandria, VA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan! You are the best ambassador we could every wish for... I, and everyone who loves you, will miss you dearly when you move on to China. You will always be in our Hearts.

Submitted by Melissa on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan!

Submitted by Lynda from Eureka, CA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai. 4 years already!! It's gone by in a hurry. It seems like only yesterday that you were learning to walk and climb the rocks inside the Panda House. It has been a true joy to watch you grow on the Panda Cam each day. You have really brightened my life and made me laugh so many times. I was hoping for a little brother or sister for you by now. Maybe next year. Have fun with your "cake" and enjoy every bite. Love you loads.

Submitted by BigGuy from Warrington, PA on 07/09/2009
Your are the now & the future, Happy Birthday "T"

Submitted by Tara from Glover Park Washington DC on 07/09/2009
Butterstick!!! Or at least you will aways have that name to me! You were born the summer I first moved to DC and I will always fondly recall how your birth mirrored my own newness to this wonderful world of Washington. I hope -we- never leave!

Submitted by Lori from Rupert, Idaho on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai, I have watched you everyday since you was born. I can't believe your 4 years old already. I love you! Hope you get lots of treats enjoy your wonderful day.

Submitted by Lieza Howard from Evansville, IN on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday, baby boy! I have your bracelets, pictures, books, cups, etc. To see you in "person" would be a dream come true! Keep growing bigger and stronger! We love you in Indiana!

Submitted by Amanda from New York on 07/09/2009
Happy birthday cute little guy. I have pitures of you covering my wall. I love ya and will miss ya when you leave

Submitted by JG from chicago, IL on 07/09/2009
happy birthday to the cutest panda ever! we can't wait to see you in person one day! we love you. :)

Submitted by Barbara from Manchester Ct on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai! You're the first Giant Panda I been able to watch. I hope I can come and visit you some day.

Submitted by Deidra from Laurel, MD on 07/09/2009
It's been 4 years already. Woo how times fly. Well you have a wonderful and nice birthday Tai Shan and eat some of that good cake for me too. Hope you be here forever. Love you.

Submitted by Maureen from Stanwood, MI on 07/09/2009
Can't believe you're 4 years old already - you have given me hours of enjoyment - Happy Birthday

Submitted by Barbara from Montgomery, Alabama on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan. You are the cutest Panda ever. I hope that you enjoy your birthday!!!

Submitted by Anonymous on 07/09/2009
Happy birthday Tai! We love you!

Submitted by Joselle from Berwick, PA, USA on 07/09/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Tai!!! I can't believe you're 4 already. I remember the day you were born and it seems like it wasn't that long ago. Seeing you grow has been a joy. Wish I were there to send this in person....big hug and lots of love!!!

Submitted by Zack Williams from Prosperity, West Virginia on 07/09/2009
Hey Tai Shan , Happy 4Th Birthday seen you enjoy your cake ,

Submitted by Barbara from Avenel N.J. on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai, What a big boy you are. I last time I saw you was 2 years ago and you were such a beautiful bear and now you are even more beautiful. Have A happy day with all the special treats.

Submitted by Anonymous on 07/09/2009
Happy Fourth Birthday my furry friend. My how you have grown into a good looking young bear. Stay cool!

Submitted by Patrick from Arlington, VA U.S.A. on 07/09/2009
Happy fourth birthday Tai Shan! It's hard to believe that four years ago today you were in a den in Mei's arms and a stick of butter! Now, you're almost as big as she is and an adult bear! Happy Birthday again!

Submitted by Rachel from Morristown, TN on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday you handsome boy!! Hope you enjoyed your birthday treat.

Submitted by Kris from SLC, UT on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday, you handsome Tai bear you! Wishing you a scrumptious ice cake and many other treats!

Submitted by Patricia from Potomac, MD, USA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday, Tai Shan! Your presence has made so many of us happy!

Submitted by JD from Florida on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday, Tai Shan! I've loved watching you since you were born and will be up to see you and your family next month. You've grown into such a handsome panda guy, but you still have that cute, cute face!

Submitted by Lorene from Stratford, Ct on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai!! Have a great day and enjoy your cake!!

Submitted by Dianne from Laurel, DE on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai! I've been watching you since you were born. What a handsome Giant Panda you have become. Thanks go to the terrific zookeepers that keep you safe and happy everyday.

Submitted by Ellen from New Haven, CT on 07/09/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Wishing you many many more. I do so enjoy watching you on the panda cams! =)

Submitted by Diane from Lansng, MI on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai!! You are a chunck of love!!! Enjoy your day!

Submitted by joan from painted post, n.y. on 07/09/2009
happy 4th. birthday, beautiful washington prince tai. may you llive long, and tho you must leave someday, may you sire many beautiful pandas. thank you for all the joy you give. j

Submitted by Dot from Manassas, VA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday, Tai! We have watched you grow. We have visited you many times at the zoo. We hope you'll be at the zoo for a long, long time. We love you and hope you have many more birthdays with all the good eats!

Submitted by sonja from espoo, finland on 07/09/2009
aww, happy 4th birthday sweetie :)

Submitted by Gloria from Chesapeake, Virginia on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan. You have been such a blessing to me as I have watched you since your birth.I am so blessed to see you and your family each day. Hope you liked your Birthday cake. Can't believe you are four already. God bless and I pray for many more birthday's for you. Love, Memaw Gloria

Submitted by Patty from Pittsburgh, PA on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai Shan! I have so enjoyed watching you grow from a tiny cub into the wonderful young panda you are today. I love you very much!

Submitted by Jane Doe from Arlington, VA on 07/09/2009
Today mark four years Since our little Butterstick Joined us at the zoo Congratulations, Tai Shan. (Please forgive the Japanese poetry for our Chinese son.)

Submitted by MIndy from Westminster, MA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday to you, so precious!!! my sister just loves you!!!

Submitted by LG from New Haven on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday you adorable young panda!

Submitted by Nancy from Redwood City, California on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai!!! I have loved watching you grow into such a big bear!

Submitted by William from Honolulu, Hawaii, USA on 07/09/2009
Tai, this is another milestone in your life and it has been our privilege to be here since the day you were born. You came out as small as a stick of butter but now you are big and strong and still giving us so much pleasure with your antics. Have a wonderful birthday!

Submitted by Joan from Harrisburg, PA on 07/09/2009
Mr. Tai Shan, You brought me a billion smiles. Watching you grow on the panda cam gave me great joy. Hope you enjoy your "cake" and all the attention. Hope you have a wonderful birthday!

Submitted by daniel on 07/09/2009
happy 4th birthday!! you're a big boy now!

Submitted by Pam T from Coshocton Oh on 07/09/2009
HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY TAI SHAN. You are my first baby panda. What a beautiful big boy, you will always be in my heart I love you so much. You also have very special parents.

Submitted by Sunita from India on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan. I watch you grow on panda cam. You are adorable. Have a fun-filled day and enjoy your cake and fruitsicle.

Submitted by megan from new york on 07/09/2009
tai-shan, happy 4th birthday! i love u! i wish u didnt have to leave so soon!! see u in 2 days on saturday!

Submitted by Pandaworld.de from Germany on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday - Tai Shan

Submitted by Anonymous from Frankfurt, Germany on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday - Tai Shan

Submitted by Dyan&Stephanie from Chesapeake VA USA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Sahn!!!!!!!! We LOVE You!!!!

Submitted by Judy from Cotuit, MA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Big Fellar, I hope you will be able to stay here longer.

Submitted by yamilex from bronx newyork on 07/09/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAYY TAI SHAN .

Submitted by Holly from Kinderhook, NY on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday to my most favorite panda. (is that even possible?) :-) You have certainly opened my eyes to all things panda and I've learned alot from you and about your kind. Many KUDOS to your caretakers and the National Zoo for the expert care, time and love they give to our royal family!! Thank-you!

Submitted by Stacy from Fairfax, VA, USA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday, Tai Shan. I was there at the Zoo the first day you were introduced to DC, and now you're 4 years old! Yay!

Submitted by Diane from Eatontown, New Jersey on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai Shan! You are just so adorable I wish I could give you birthday hugs and kisses in person. Enjoy your special day. I love you! Diane

Submitted by Debbie from Jeff City, MO, USA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday, Tai! Enjoy your day :P

Submitted by Judy from Vancouver ,WA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Big Beauiful Guy :) Nam Myoho Renge Kyo - peace and love - have a wonderful day Tai!

Submitted by Jane from Berlin, Ct. on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan. You are a darling. Birthday hugs and kisses from your fan in Berlin, Ct.

Submitted by Anonymous on 07/09/2009
Happy birthday Tai Shan!!!! We love you!!!

Submitted by Candy And Bears from Hong Kong, China on 07/09/2009
Hi young gentleman, Happy Birthday !

Submitted by Madison Lipscomb from Lusby, MD on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan! I love to see you everytime I come to the zoo with my family. I have a little stuffed panda just like you in my toybox.Say hi to the rest of the animals for me and I will see you again soon. Love Madison!

Submitted by galina from new york on 07/09/2009
Happy b-day Tai Shan! wishing you health and happiness! Hope you are having a blast today with your fancy cake and fiesta going on! Sending you tons of kisses!

Submitted by Consuelo from Alexandria VA USA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan My little "butter stick" is all grown up!!! I am so proud of you Continue to grow up big and strong God bless you

Submitted by Katy from Virginia Beach, VA on 07/09/2009
My baby girl Kalani and her grammy have been watching you on the pandacam since you were born. She visited once and took your pictures to show-and-tell at school along with her stuffed Tai Shan bear (who she still sleeps with). We have two panda hamsters, one named Mei Lan and one after you. Thank you for the great memories and we wish you a long happy life!

Submitted by Sharon from Chicago, IL USA on 07/09/2009
I join with everyone else in wishing you a wonderful birthday. Watching you, your Mom and Dad daily on the webcam has been a joy. You are growing up so fast. Have you noticed the pretty little girl in Atlanta or maybe the one in San Diego. Maybe they can bring one of them to you for a "play day". Wouldn't that be fun? Happy Day!

Submitted by May from Hong Kong on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan!

Submitted by Lyn & Paul from Vancouver, BC Canada on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan :) You are four today and its going to be a great day. So enjoy your cake and don't forget to share with Mei and Tian. Love and Panda Hugs XXXOOO

Submitted by Jaden from Rawlings, MD on 07/09/2009
Hey Tai Shan! Have a awesome 4th birthday! Have your cake and eat it too! Stay cool.

Submitted by Riley and Brandon from East Texas on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday, Tai Shan!! Are you going to have a bamboo cake? Have a great day!! It's great to be four! From your friends in Texas. :)

Submitted by Cheryl from Beach Park, IL on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th birthday, Tai Shan!! I've been watching your webcam since you first appeared on the scene. You've brought much joy to me and my family. We've enjoyed watching you grow from a tiny cub on Mom's cot and being carried around in Mom's mouth, to the handsome bear you are today. Best wishes! You are lucky to have such a nice home and good people to care for you and spoil you! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Submitted by Mackenzie from Shelby, Ohio on 07/09/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I enjoy watching you. Hope you enjoy your cake. My family and I are making a trip to see you very soon. Cant wait to see you! Love, Mackenzie

Submitted by Linda from National Park,New Jersey on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan, Have a bite of cake for me today and I'll have a bite of my cake for you on the 14 th. of July. You and your family are a pure treasure --The three of yous have brought so much Love and Joy and Hope to all of us Giant Panda Loves.I tune in every day and night to see yous, I can't get though the with out yous. so Please Have a HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY Love Always Linda

Submitted by Valerie from Chicago, IL on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday, Tai! You have no idea how much fun it is to watch you grow up! I think if I lived in DC, I'd be by to see you at least once a week! Enjoy your fruitsicles!

Submitted by Anna from Olney, MD (USA) on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday little fella!

Submitted by rhonda from thomasville, nc USA on 07/09/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE SWEETEST BOY! I STILL LOVE YOU THE BEST OF ALL MY PANDAS. I HOPE YOU HAVE A VERY HAPPY DAY.

Submitted by Jane, Ann & Diane from Midwest on 07/09/2009
What a treasure you and your family are--you have brought so much joy and hope to us. Keep up the good work and we hope you get to stay in the US.

Submitted by Makenzie from Holly Springs, NC on 07/09/2009
Tai, Happy 4th Birthday-I am 4 also.I am the little girl that brought you a cotton candy treat a few weeks ago, hope you liked it!!! I love you very very much and we are having a party in your honor tonite. We made a huge chocolate chip cookie cake and decorated it to look like you-sooooo very cute!!!! We come to see you every year and hope to see you again soon and we watch the panda cams all the time. Thank you for making me so very happy!! You are the cutest panda EVER!!!! Have a wonderful, funderful day and a happy and healthy year!! Love, hugs, and kisses, Makenzie oxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

Submitted by helen from tehachapi, ca, usa on 07/09/2009
Warm and fuzzy birthday greetings in black and white

Submitted by Jane, Ann & Diane from Midwest on 07/09/2009
What a treasure you and your family are--you have brought so much joy and hope to us. Keep up the good work and we hope you get to stay in the US.

Submitted by Tom & Kim Wolfe from Glen Burnie, MD on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday to our Lil Mans you are still wittle to us and hope you keep that same demeaner about you. Never change buddy.

Submitted by Theresa from CT on 07/09/2009
I was in DC when you were born and have been watching ever since. Have many pictures of you from my 2 visits to the zoo. You are a delight!! Happy Birhtday sweet Tai Shan.

Submitted by Anonymous on 07/09/2009
I've watched you since you were born! I can't believe you're 4 already. Happy Birthday, big boy.

Submitted by Cathi from Laurel MD on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday, sweet boy!! It seems like just yesterday that you were such a cute little bundle and now, just look at you! What a handsome boy you've turned into! Thanks to all the staff that take care of you and keep you healthy and happy!! Enjoy your special day. Love you!!!!

Submitted by yoo-gyung from Fairfax, VA on 07/09/2009
Hi Tai, You've grown into such a handsome fellow! Hope you have a fun and lazy birthday! Much love :)

Submitted by Preschool B from Jacksonville, NC on 07/09/2009
We hope you enjoyed your cake this morning. Happy Birthday. This was our first time watching you and we will definately by watching you in the future. We love you very much.

Submitted by yoo-gyung from Fairfax, VA on 07/09/2009
Hi Tai, You've grown into such a handsome fellow! Hope you have a fun and lazy birthday! Much love :)

Submitted by Deborah from Los Angeles on 07/09/2009
Make sure you share your cake with Papa Tian and Mama Mei. Happy B-Day, Tai! I hope you will remain in the US for you are more valuable as an ambassador than as a daddy.

Submitted by Nikki from Perry Hall, MD, USA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday, Peaceful Mountain! :-) I can't believe you are 4 years old already! I have enjoyed watching you grow up and wish you many more happy birthdays!

Submitted by Kim from Laurel MD on 07/09/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! You are so cute and I can't believe you are four!!!! I promise to come and visit soon!

Submitted by Sandy from Florida on 07/09/2009
Tai Shan - You are the cutest 4 year old I have ever seen! I visited you at the Zoo when you were in your tree phase. You were sleeping in the tree with your little behind hanging over the branch looking like a little ball of black and white fluff. It was love at first sight!

Submitted by Anonymous from Wash, DC on 07/09/2009
Auntie Wizzy is sending warm Happy Birthday greetings to the cutest panda on planet - TAI SHAN!!

Submitted by Jena from Alexandria VA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday, dear Tai Shan. I have watched you grow up since you were a baby (almost daily, as I'm addicted to you). I wish you the happiest of days today, and always that you get your own way! Love, Jena

Submitted by Jen from Gastonia, NC on 07/09/2009
Tai, It really only seems like yesterday you were born! My, how those the years have flown by! You are still quite the handsome young man and we all love you!

Submitted by Lee Ann from Middletown OH on 07/09/2009
Happy Birth day to Tai Shan!

Submitted by Sophie from Montreal on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday my dear Tai Shan!!! Love you my dear !!! Virtual Hugs from Sophie

Submitted by Lorraine from Washington, DC on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday big boy!! :-) I'm sorry I missed your party this morning! I have loved watching you grow big and strong! You have brought so much happiness to us all!!!

Submitted by Sheila from Kennewick Wa on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai, we live so far away from you in a differant time zone, so did not get to see your birthday cake this morning. Have watched you since birth and love you. Hope you will stay in DC till we get to visit.

Submitted by Aunt from VA on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai Shan - sent on behalf of Aunt's beautiful godchild Julia who is one of your very best panda fans and a fan of ALL pandas.

Submitted by JudyK in Texas on 07/09/2009
They should put his birthday fruitsicle inside, I bet he'll pay attention to it then. lol Is he scared of it? :)

Submitted by KJ from Kansas on 07/09/2009
Tai, I've followed you since your birth 4 yrs ago. You've brought so much joy to so many. I love you you beautiful bear!! Happy Birthday!

Submitted by H H H from Falls Church VA on 07/09/2009
Hippo Birdie two ewes,Hippo Birdie two ewes, Hippo Birdie two Tia Shan. Hippo Birdie two ewes (Animal lyrics)

Submitted by Danielle from Ches. Beach, MD on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai! I just thought I would let you know that we have the same birthday!!! You were born when I turned 18! I am honored to share this day with you! Can't wait to see you Saturday!

Submitted by nancy from Woodbridge, Va on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday to my little boy who I love with all my heart. Please don't ever leave us. XXX

Submitted by Danielle from Ft. Lauderdale Florida U.S.A. on 07/09/2009
Hi Tai Shan! Today is your 4th birthday and I would Like to say Congrats. Have a pandariffic birthday.

Submitted by Joyce from Virginia Beach, VA on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Dear Tai Shan. I have enjoyed watching you since you were born. I cannot believe 4 years have passed. Happy B-day most precious Tai.

Submitted by Gail from Fairfax, VA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai! Thanks for bringing so much joy to my life. I hope you enjoy that lovely cake, and live a long and beautiful life!

Submitted by MJ from Simpsonville, SC, USA on 07/09/2009
Happy Bearfday sweet Tai!!!! Hope to see you again real soon. You are still on of the most looked at pics on my FlickR page. Everybody loves you in that tree! In the mean time, I am watching you enjoy your bearfday treat on the Panda Cam!!!

Submitted by Dearest Auntie from Silver Spring, MD on 07/09/2009
Happy birthday, cutie pie. Annie B and I loved watching you grow up and we loved visiting you at the Zoo.

Submitted by JD from Florida on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday, Tai Shan! I've loved watching you since you were born and will be up to see you and your family next month. You've grown into such a handsome panda guy, but you still have that cute, cute face!

Submitted by Jennifer from Hong Kong on 07/09/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAI SHAN!! I am now watching you on the pandacam. Enjoy your fruitsicle and have a nice day! Stay happy and healthy! Checking you and your family on the pandacam is the last thing I do before I go to sleep every day. Sweet boy, I have a dream that you live and stay in the beautiful yards at the National Zoo for good and have a girl friend they get you from China. I hope my dream will come true. Kisses and hugs.

Submitted by Anonymous on 07/09/2009
Tai you are getting more and more handsome. Happy Birthday Tai

Submitted by JENNIFER from Knoxville, Tenn on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday you cutie, glad to see you enjoy your cake boy what that a big one for you. Hope you and your keeper play in the water hose today I luv to see you roll and tumlbe. Have a wonderful day you precious panda and I luv you hope you stay wiht us forever.

Submitted by GM from The Woodlands on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai, you big beautiful hunk of panda bear. Have a wonderful time at your party.....We'll be watching!

Submitted by Anonymous from Sun City, Arizona on 07/09/2009
Watched you grow, You are adorable.HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Submitted by Deb from Royal Oak, Mi on 07/09/2009
My heavens! Are you really four. What a beautiful boy. I have loved you dearly for all four years and I look forward to wishing you many more. Little diaper butt.

Submitted by Anonymous on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai! You have brought many smiles and much happiness over the past 4 years. Hope to be able to continue to watch the cutest bear ever.

Submitted by zhak on 07/09/2009
Dear Tai Shan -- you've enriched my life as I've watched you grow from a tiny cub to a handsome young bear. Happy Birthday.

Submitted by Testudo from College Park, MD, USA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday!!

Submitted by Pat & Paul from Winter Park FL on 07/09/2009
4 years after answering Washington's panda cub wishes, you still delight us! Have a happy treat-filled birthday!

Submitted by Ralf from Schwedt, Germany on 07/09/2009
Have a nice birthday und a good life in china next year ! Also best wishes for your parents !

Submitted by Carol from Boerne, Tx on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai. I have watched you everyday since you were born. You are such a big boy now. I hope you enjoy your cake and hope to watch you for many years to come.

Submitted by panda lover from ks on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai. Hope you have a great day.

Submitted by Delphine from Waukegan, IL on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai Shan!! Have fun doing the things you like to do!!

Submitted by JudyK in Texas from San Antonio, TX on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan! You are such a big boy now, almost as big as daddy! :) I love you so much and have been watching you on the web cam since you were a baby cub. xoxo I hope you have a happy day today and enjoy your birthday fruitsicle! :)

Submitted by Judy from Asheville, NC on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday big fellow !! Hope this is a good year with much good health.

Submitted by connie from maryland city md usa on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai!!

Submitted by SPRING MALL AUTO BODY from SPRINGFIELD,VA on 07/09/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAI SHAN...OUR BELOVED LITTLE PANDA THAT WE HAVE WATCHED OVER SINCE BIRTH...ENJOY THE DAY!!!!!!!!!

Submitted by Kristi Ferguson from Austin, TX on 07/09/2009
HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY TAI SHAN!!!! I LOVE you VERY much! I remember with fondness the night you were born and watched you every day since you were just a tiny cub in your loving mommy's arms. You have grown into a handsome panda boy and I will love you and think of you forever! I hope you have a special day today with all your fans. I wish I could be there. I will make a trip to see you VERY soon! Love always, Auntie Kristi

Submitted by Deborah from Milwaukee Wisconsin on 07/09/2009
To a little panda tha gives so much joy to others. May the bamboo be plentiful and the naps long!

Submitted by kathy Abel from Fredericksburg,Va. on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan and many many more.Watch you all the time.You are sooooooooooo beautiful ! !

Submitted by Mary from Richmond, Va, USA on 07/09/2009
Happy birthday Tai Shan!!! I can't believe you're 4 already! I remember when you were born and I watched it on Animal Planet. I watched you grow ever since then. Happy birthday!!!! =)

Submitted by Lynn from Alexandria, VA on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th birthday, precious Tai! You make me smile every time I see you!

Submitted by Rita from Charlotte, North Carolina on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Big Boy!!! You are such a joy to watch - thanks for all the entertainment.

Submitted by Cindy from Atlanta, GA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan!!!! I start my day checking the National Zoo's Panda family. You are as adorable today as you were 4 years ago!!!! Many many more....

Submitted by Loretta from Milwaukee, Wi. on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan. You've given me many hours of enjoyment in your 4 years. Enjoy your "cake".

Submitted by Danielle from Glencoe, IL on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan - you are my favorite animal. WE LOVE YOU!! Enjoy your cake. From Danielle

Submitted by Julia from Sheffield lake OHIO usa on 07/09/2009
i watched you sense you were born happy birthday Tai Shan

Submitted by kathy from watertown ct on 07/09/2009
happy 4th birthday Tai! we love you here in ct.

Submitted by Ann Marie from MA USA on 07/09/2009
From a wee butter stick to a handsome, loveable and charismatic GIANT PANDA, I watched in awe. THANKS

Submitted by Anonymous on 07/09/2009
happy birthday Tai shan i watchted you sense you were born

Submitted by Robbie from Toms Brook, VA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday! I've watched you since your birth and what joy you have given us. May you have a long and happy life.

Submitted by Chirol from Japan on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan! I observe your growth for pleasure.

Submitted by Cheryl from Worcester Massachusetts on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai :) enjoy your treat!! you are a cutie !!!

Submitted by Linda from Washington, DC on 07/09/2009
Wow! I can't believe it has already been four years since you were born! I have so enjoyed watching you grow - you have been such a pleasure to see and we love having you here with us in DC. Happy Birthday!

Submitted by Long Long from Winters, TX on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai!

Submitted by Karen from Chesapeake on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tia Shan! We love you and hope to see you soon. Kalani, TJ and Grammy :)

Submitted by Rosalind from Northern Ireland on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan looking forward to seeing you get your treat on the webcam

Submitted by Katie from Missouri on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan! Wow how time flies. I still enjoy watching you after these 4 years. My family and I celebrate the gift of you to the world. You are as handsome as ever!

Submitted by nick from capecoral fl usa on 07/09/2009
tai shan i love so much! see you in 14 days! happy b-day! hope you have a great day!

Submitted by Theresa on 07/09/2009
HAPPY 4th. BEARDAY, Sweet TAI SHAN!!!! I LOVE YOU BABY BOO BEAR!!! XOXO

Submitted by The Serapiglia Family on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan! We will be going to the zoo today so we will be able to wish you a happy birthday in person! Enjoy your day! The Serapiglia Family

Submitted by Bonnie from Springfield, VA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday big guy, it has been a joy to watch you grow. Will be watching you enjoy your big "4" treat.

Submitted by Rhonda from Adamsville, Tn on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Sweet Baby Boo Bear!!! Love U!!!

Submitted by Sadat, Vicki & Sammi from Bloomington, IL on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday to you Tai Shan! You are one awesome Panda! We are so happy to watch you everyday on the camera. Hugs and Kisses XOXOXOXOXO

Submitted by Lynn from Wylie, TX on 07/09/2009
Happiest of birthdays to Tai Shan. It's been a pleasure watching you grow up. Enjoy and have a great time!

Submitted by Pam and Conor from Coventry, RI on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan! What a handsome boy you have turned out to be! :)

Submitted by Cindy from Lansing, MI USA on 07/09/2009
Where does the time go? Congratulations to the birthday boy and best wishes for continued good health in the future! We love you, Tai Shan!

Submitted by Rob from Belmont, MA on 07/09/2009
Happy, happy Fourth, Little Guy! I too have been watching you every day since you were born. You have captured the hearts of your legions of fans!

Submitted by Kate from Florida on 07/09/2009
What a quick 4 years this has been. Happy Birthday,Tai!

Submitted by Gay from Hampton VA on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Butterstick. I love you!

Submitted by Betty from Audubon, NJ on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai! Hope you have many more. I've watched you every day since you were born.

Submitted by Janet from Maryland on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan!!! I too have watched you since the day you were born! You inspired me to go to China and volunteer in Wolong! What a wonderful experience. Have a great day!!!

Submitted by Rhoda from Taiwan on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday my Precious Tai Shan!

Submitted by nick from capecoral fl usa on 07/09/2009
tai shan i love so much! see you in 14 days! happy b-day! hope you have a great day!

Submitted by Debbie from Brushton, New York, USA on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai! I've watched you grow since the day you were born! It's been an amazing journey to this point!

Submitted by Kathy from Toronto, Canada on 07/09/2009
Happy Bear-Day Tai Shan! I hope you enjoy your day and your yummy cake :)

Submitted by Ann from Columbus, Ohio on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai and Congrats National Zoo.

Submitted by Bob from Jenkintown, Pa on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai! You have added another year of giving joy to the world. You brighten my day every time I see you. Enjoy your day! Enjoy your fruitcicles, too. Happy Happy Birthday!

Submitted by Rhoda from Taiwan on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday my Precious Tai Shan!

Submitted by Catherine from PA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai! I won't be able to watch you from the cam, but I hope you have a pandariffic day! I'll see you soon! I hope you enjoy your big fruitie!

Submitted by Tanuki from Spain on 07/09/2009
Happiest Birthday big boy!! You really have captured our hearts for the past 4 years and we hope to see you for many more. Big kiss from Spain!!

Submitted by Shery from Houston, Tx on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan, I lived in DC when you were born and thanks to the Panda Cam I still get to see 'my little bear' everyday! You've been a big part of my life since your birth and I thank you everyday for bringing much happiness to me. Have a very happy birthday and I hope to see you (in person) very soon. Love, Shery

Submitted by Mary from Rockville, MD on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th birthday to the sweetest panda boy ever.

Submitted by Elaine from Port Oange FL on 07/09/2009
Hi Tai! How you've grown to be such a handsome guy! I've watched you grow up since you were born, luckily, I have many pictures of you. You make my day, every day. I watch all your antics and I'm so happy that you are enjoyed by so-o many people. You are the "King of the World". Have a Happy!!! Love and hugs.

Submitted by KM from Japan on 07/09/2009
Happy birthday to out Prince! ????????????

Submitted by Rebecca from Cumberland, RI on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday! I been with you since you were born.

Submitted by Carolyn from Owosso, Mi on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday to a wonderful big boy! My friends and I really enjoyed seeing you when we were in D.C.

Submitted by bnvtony from Guangzhou,China on 07/09/2009
happy 4th Bearday Tai,you have so many fans all around the world,your cousins in China are so jealous of you! It's shame we have largest number of giant pandas but the most popular panda is not in China.

Submitted by Michael Fleetwood from Fredericksburg Va USA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai! I can't believe your already 4 years old!!!! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH I've Watched you since birth and was actually watching the webcam when you were born

Submitted by Mari from Japan on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday, Tai Shan! It's been great witnessing you grow from a tiny, helpless (but definitely cute!) cub into such a handsome, confident lad! Enjoy your special day with your special treat!

Submitted by Anne from Maryland on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday, sweet Tai Shan. Hope you have a wonderful day and enjoy your "cake". Share some with your mom and dad. Love you.

Submitted by Anonymous on 07/09/2009
Happy birthday Tai. You are one cool dude!

Submitted by Joy from Baton Rouge on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai. I can't believe you are four already. You are a beautiful bear. I hope you won't be afraid of your cake today!

Submitted by Pat from Walpole, MA on 07/09/2009
Happy birthday, big guy! I remember when you were just a little thing, scampering around, climbing trees and refusing to come down. Enjoy your "cake"!

Submitted by Pat from Oxford, NC on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday to a very special Panda! You have brought much happiness to the world and may all of that happiness return to you many times over!!

Submitted by Laurie from Lexington, MA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Big Boy! What a handsome young lad you've become and yet you still retain your boyish charm! Much love - now and always.

Submitted by kb from hawaii on 07/09/2009
Have a fun birthday, Tai! I hope the big "4" cake won't scare you this year.

Submitted by Ellie from Midlothian, VA on 07/09/2009
HAPPY, HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY, TAI SHAN!!! ENJOY YOUR SPECIAL DAY AND YOUR SCRUMPTIOUS BIRTHDAY CAKE! LOVE YOU!

Submitted by Sharon from Maryland,USA on 07/09/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAI!!!!!

Submitted by bnvtony from Guangzhou,China on 07/09/2009
happy 4th Bearday Tai,you have so many fans all around the world,your cousins in China are so jealous of you! It's shame we have largest number of giant pandas but the most popular panda is not in China.

Submitted by Candy from Hong Kong, China on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday to Tai Shan !!! You become big baby boy, so cute !

Submitted by Mamiko from Tokyo on 07/09/2009
Happy birthday to you Happy birthday to you Happy birthday dear Tai Shan Happy birthday to you Happy Happy Birthday Our Big Butterstick !!

Submitted by Frances from Oakton, VA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai....I've followed you ever since you were a butterstick....hope you stay with us in DC!

Submitted by Tonya from HBG,PA on 07/09/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai!

Submitted by Minako from Bangkok, Thailand on 07/09/2009
Tai, you are the KING! you are the Great! you are the Super Cute! - even though a new baby panda born to Chiang Mai Zoo is talk of the town here! Happy Birthday to YOU!

Submitted by Hope from Hollywood, CA USA on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan! You are so cute! Much love to you :)

Submitted by Elizabeth from Munich Bayern Germany on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday dear Tai! I hope you don't dissapear from our lives!

Submitted by Niki from Sheffield, UK on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday! I update my office colleagues regularly on your progress and in darker moments a quick visit to the webcam always cheers me up.... Have a lovely day.....

Submitted by Chari from St. Petersburg, FL, USA on 07/09/2009
Hey, Tai Shan! HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY!! I can't believe that it has been this long since you were born in 2005 as a very tiny cub! Your mom, Mei Xiang, did an excellent job raising and caring for you. I watched you grow up from that very tiny cub to the huge strapping adult panda that you are now on the pandacams. Hope you can stay for awhile longer for us to enjoy! Have a happy day!! Luv yas, Chari Mercier :) St. Pete, FL

Submitted by Ada from Hong Kong on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday to you. And wishing you will not go back to China. Don't leave..............

Submitted by Missy from Maple Fork West Virginia, on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai. I sure love watchin you on cam and next week-end I will finally get to see you! cant wait, hope you have a wonderful year, I sure will miss you when you go to your home.dont see why they cant bring some mate over here to live with you, ( trainers think about that) Im sure you all have thought of everything tho.. and I know you all will miss him too,well happy b-day big boy see you in a few days ! Pandalvrnwv (love your mom & dad too.)

Submitted by Ellen from New York, NY on 07/09/2009
HAPPY BEARDAY, TAI SHAN!!!!!!!! Thank you for lighting up the world with your sweetness and joy! You are the most beautiful creature on this earth!! We all love you, Tai!!! You are truly an angel here on earth!!

Submitted by Irene from Hong Kong on 07/09/2009
Woo, Tai Shan is 4 years old. Happy Birthday to you. You still my favorite & handsome panda in the world.

Submitted by Barbara in Midwest on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday, beautiful boy! You captured my heart 4 years ago and I have enjoyed you by cam every day since. You are my very favorite--I don't want you to go to China, but I know you must do your part to make beautiful panda babies. I hope they get your silly-boy genes. Have a wonderful birthday and enjoy those frootsicles.

Submitted by Marianne & Erin from Wildwood, MO on 07/09/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan. We have watched you since you were born, and I got to come and visit you twice. You are the most beautiful bear ever! I think Su Lin would make a great "girl friend" for you! You have brought us 4 years of fun watching your antics. We love you. Please stay in Washington.

Submitted by Hannah from Nesbit, MS, USA on 07/08/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai Shan. You are getting to be such a beautiful panda.

Submitted by Paula from Arlington TX on 07/08/2009
Happy 4th Birthday, Tai Shan. It has been a joy to watch you grow and mature. Many thanks to the zookeepers who take care of you and your family. The stories, photos, and webcam provide wonderful opportunities to learn about pandas and appreciate you even more. Enjoy the birthday treats!

Submitted by Gwen from Pinewood Springs Colorado on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday big fuzzy guy! I hope you have many more happy birthdays and lots of bamboo to eat for years to come.

Submitted by Aude from Mt. Laurel, NJ on 07/08/2009
HAPPY 4th BIRTHDAY HUGS & KISSES to the "Little Emperor"!!! Thank you to all the dedicated staff, at FONZ, for allowing us to watch Tai grow up and celebrate all his milestones through the live cams.

Submitted by BarbaraP from Nevada on 07/08/2009
Tai, it's been such a pleasure to witness you growing up. I feel very lucky to have watched you since your birth. I know you will continue to make us very proud of you. Happy birthday, big boy!

Submitted by Lauren on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai!!!!

Submitted by Jessie from Boca Raton, FL on 07/08/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!! I MISS YOU!

Submitted by Michelle from Huntington Beach, CA on 07/08/2009
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAI!!! I'm so excited to be part of celebrating your 4TH B-DAY...I remember when you turned 1 (how time flies!!!)...Enjoy your day and eat plenty of goodies!!! luv you TAI!!!

Submitted by Lin & Siping from Naperville, IL, USA on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan! We have been watching you grow from a butter stick to a big boy and you have brought soooo much joy to our life. No words can express how much we love you.

Submitted by Lin & Siping from Naperville, IL, USA on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan! We have been watching you grow from a butter stick to a big boy and you have brought soooo much joy to our life. No words can express how much we love you.

Submitted by FlyingWolf on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Sweetie!! I'm sorry I won't make it to your party this year. Be careful of large number 4s and watch out for those little thieves trying to steel your goodies.

Submitted by Alycia from Fort Wayne, IN USA on 07/08/2009
Happy 4th Birthday, Tai Shan! You've grown into such a beautiful big boy!!!

Submitted by Kristine from Fairfax, Virginia on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday, Tai Shan! How did 4 years go by so fast? WOW! I have been watching you on the cam everyday since you were born and learned so much from you. I'm so glad that I took the chance to see you a few times. You are a such a joy to us Tai Shan fans! Watching you lift me up everyday - I admire you more and more. God created such animals like you and you’re our ‘miracle’ panda. I pray that you’ll stay here at NZ and ask keepers and staffs for your birthday wish: bring a cute panda girlfriend here so you both can be together here forever! So we can watch you grow old. SMILE. I’ll be there for your 4th birthday tomorrow!

Submitted by Rory from Glacier Bay, AK on 07/08/2009
Happy birthday Tai!!! You are the best and cutest!

Submitted by Uncle Jim from Bethesda, Maryland on 07/08/2009
Tia I was there for your unveiling in Dec. 2005 and I've been at every Birthday party since. I'll be with you tomorrow and I hope we can be together for many more Birthdays. You and your parents bring me great joy !

Submitted by Kim from Ohio on 07/08/2009
Happy B-day sweet Prince! I have enjoyed watching you for the last 4 years and can't wait to watch you more.

Submitted by Mary from Ames, Iowa on 07/08/2009
We've watched you grow from an adorable cub to a handsome big bear boy. And we've loved seeing you on the Panda Cam. Sending you many happy bearday wishes!

Submitted by Cait & Joe from California, USA on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday to our favorite boy. We've watched you from day one and continue to enjoy your antics! Congratulations to the dedicated "au bears" staff who've taken such good care of this treasure. Cheers to Tai Shan!

Submitted by Pam from St Louis on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan!! Hard to believe it's been 4 years since you were a pink squiggly butterstick ;-) . You sure turned into a handsome boy! I hope you have a great day tomorrow! Enjoy that birthday cake and have some for me.

Submitted by Pam from St Louis on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan!! Hard to believe it's been 4 years since you were a pink squiggly butterstick ;-) . You sure turned into a handsome boy! I hope you have a great day tomorrow! Enjoy that birthday cake and have some for me.

Submitted by Elke from Texas on 07/08/2009
Happy Bearday Tai Sahn, you've turned into such a sweet, wonderful, handsome big bear it's hard to remember you were once such a widdle guy. Enjoy your special day and all your special visitors!

Submitted by Elke from Texas on 07/08/2009
Happy Bearday Tai Sahn, you've turned into such a big bear. Enjoy your special day!

Submitted by Cheryl from Hamilton, Ontario CANADA on 07/08/2009
Happiest of Birthdays to your Birthday Boy!! What a cutie you are. I wish you the best birthday ever and many many more!

Submitted by CY from Hong Kong on 07/08/2009
Happy BirthDay Tai Shan!!!lovely ,cute panda boy,hope you have a good day in 9 july,enjoy it,hohohoh...........^v^

Submitted by Mary from Texas, USA on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai! You are a beautiful boy, and one day you will have a lovely girlfriend. Have a BIG fruitsicle! Love you!

Submitted by Kat from Arlington TX. U.S.A. on 07/08/2009
Happy BirthDay Tai Shan.I wish have a good fourth BirthDay.

Submitted by marti from Jackson, nj on 07/08/2009
Happy 4th Bearday Tai! It's been fun watching you grow from a tiny cub to a big boy! I hope you stay in the US forever. You're the cutest panda in the whole world.

Submitted by P & J from New Jersey on 07/08/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai Shan! You are a gift to us all and a panda ambassador to the world. Thanks to all your keepers and caretakers.

Submitted by Woo shou shou from Toronto on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan!! Hope you get lots of bamboo to munch on! Love Woo shou shou

Submitted by Lee from Atlanta, GA on 07/08/2009
Happy bearday TAI!! I'll be watching on the cam tomorrow to see you and your 4yo cake! Enjoy it - I hope you get a lot of pwezzies.

Submitted by Barb from Sterling, VA on 07/08/2009
Happy 4th Tai! I have loved watching you grow from butterstick to full-grown panda bear. It was especially exciting as a volunteer to witness and learn about all of your major milestones. I cannot wait to bring my baby girl to the zoo to meet you. You've been a bright spot in so many lives!

Submitted by Anonymous on 07/08/2009
Happy 4th Birthday, Tai-Tai!!! It's so hard to believe it's been 4 years already! Seems like just yesterday you were falling out of trees and scampering around the yard!...Love you, little butterstick!

Submitted by Mary Jo from Pewaukee, WI on 07/08/2009
Dear Tai, Happy 4th Birthday. We share a Birthday 7/9 and it is an honor to do so. I saw you in DC when you were about a month old. I wish i could be there tomorrow to celebrate your 4th bday. Your are the bestest bear ever!

Submitted by Anonymous on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday dear Tai! Happy Birthday to you!

Submitted by Jim from Sunnyvale, CA on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday, Tai! What a big, handsome bear you've become!

Submitted by Kathy, Heather from ephrata,pa,USA on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday! We'll be watching you celebrate.

Submitted by Lisa from Folsom, CA on 07/08/2009
Happy Bear Day , silly bear!!!!

Submitted by Patty from Hong Kong on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Sweet Tai Shan !

Submitted by Lucinda from Beverly Hills, CA US on 07/08/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAI! I'm flying in from Beverly Hills to celebrate your big FOUR!

Submitted by Tonya from HBG,PA on 07/08/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai!!!!!

Submitted by Sam from Rockville, Maryland USA on 07/08/2009
Happy fourth birthday. I hope you get to stay here forever. You and your parents need more toys and AC! Enjoy the cake.

Submitted by Anonymous from Toronto, Canada on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai!!! Wish you could find your dream girl and have a happy life. You deserve it!

Submitted by Carmon from North Pole, Alaska on 07/08/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai Shan! I sure wish I could be there to see you and your parents on this special day. I hope that you can spend many more of them at NZ. Hugs & kisses from Alaska!XXXOOOOXXXXOOOO

Submitted by Anonymous on 07/08/2009
Mei: be proud of a job well done!! You and Tian deserve to enjoy the day too!! Happy birthday Little T.

Submitted by Anonymous on 07/08/2009
THANK YOU LISA: we are so greatful to you for this wonderful healthy boy!! Congratulatons (again) to all of the staff and vets who keep our boy happy and healthy: WE APPRECIATE YOU as much as THEY NEED YOU!!!

Submitted by Nibbie from Virginia on 07/08/2009
Happy Bearday Tai! I can't wait to see you tomorrow on your big fourth birthday! Don't be afraid of your cake - you're a big boy now!

Submitted by Balthazar from New York, NY on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday, Tai Shan! My name is Balthazar and I'm a panda too. I visited you this past March at the zoo and I watched you eat bamboo and sleep away the day. I wish I had a big brother panda like you! Enjoy your day!!!

Submitted by giorG from south carolina on 07/08/2009
Happy 4th Birthday, Tai Shan! I can't believe you're 4 already.

Submitted by Anonymous on 07/08/2009
Dear Taishan, Happy birthday and hope you have a great day with your FONZ family!

Submitted by Balthazar from New York, NY on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday, Tai Shan! My name is Balthazar and I'm a panda too. I visited you this past March at the zoo and I watched you eat bamboo and sleep away the day. I wish I had a big brother panda like you! Enjoy your day!!!

Submitted by Janet from North Jersey,USA on 07/08/2009
Happy Bearday Tai Shan hope you have a booteful day happy 4th see you soon.

Submitted by Sam on 07/08/2009
Tai: Thanks for all the smiles you've given me. You're a beautiful boy and it's been such a delight to see your wonderful personality and sense of humor!! See you on your big day!!

Submitted by Balthazar from New York, NY on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday, Tai Shan! My name is Balthazar and I'm a panda too. I visited you this past March at the zoo and I watched you eat bamboo and sleep away the day. I wish I had a big brother panda like you! Enjoy your day!!!

Submitted by Deb from Wellsboro, PA, USA on 07/08/2009
Tai, I can't believe my baby boy is 4 years old! It seems like only yesterday you were a squirming pink newborn cub, and now you're an absolutely gorgeous grown-up panda. I have enjoyed watching you so much over the past 4 years. You have brought me nothing but joy. I love you so very much, Tai. Have the happiest of birthdays and may you be blessed with many, many more happy birthdays in the years to come.

Submitted by Grace from Fredericksburg on 07/08/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAI!!!! hope its a good one! best wishes for another great year

Submitted by Cynthia from Washington, DC on 07/08/2009
Happy 4th Bear-day, Tai Shan!

Submitted by Bev from South Portland, Me on 07/08/2009
Happy 4th birthday, Tai Shan! Enjoy your treats. My grandchildren, Macey and Griffin, love to watch you on the website. Sure hope you can stay in the US.

Submitted by Brenna from chicopee,Ma,U.S.A on 07/08/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAI SHAN!!!!!!!I love you with all my heart .i can't believe your going to be 4 tomarro.I wish i could come and visit the zoo on your birthday like i did for your 1st. (Tai shan made me fall in love with pandas when i watched him on the panda cam in late 2005) Im probably the bigest panda lover in the world. Sending Tai a million hugs and kisses for his birthday oxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxoxo. Have a panda perfect birthday.

Submitted by Anonymous from PASADENA, CA on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday, Sweet Bear Tai!

Submitted by Ann from Southern California on 07/08/2009
Dear Tai, Have a wonderful birthday! One of the biggest joys in my life is watching you and your parents. I am coming back to DC to see you soon. I hope you have a fun time with your cake. Lots of hugs to you.

Submitted by Sherry Schacher from Harrisonville, MO USA on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai. You've grown so much, you were the first panda baby I watched online from the time you were born, and I'll finally get to see you in person in September. I can't wait.

Submitted by Brenna from chicopee,Ma,U.S.A on 07/08/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAI SHAN!!!!!!!I love you with all my heart .i can't believe your going to be 4 tomarro.I wish i could come and visit the zoo on your birthday like i did for your 1st. (Tai shan made me fall in love with pandas when i watched him on the panda cam in late 2005) Im probably the bigest panda lover in the world. Sending Tai a million hugs and kisses for his birthday oxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxoxo. Have a panda perfect birthday.

Submitted by Elle C from San Jose, CA on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan! I've loved you from the very beginning! Oh happy day!

Submitted by MJ Jackson from Forestville, MD on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan!!!! I can't believe you are turning 4 years old! You are still a very special panda and will always be forever in my heart!!! I hope you have many,many more special Birthday's and I hope you find a girl friend so you too can have a little baby panda!!!! Happy Birthday Tai Shan!!!

Submitted by Meredith from Grand Blanc MI USA on 07/08/2009
Tai Shan Happy 4th Birthday. You are beoming such a big boy!! I am glad to get to watch you everday on the panada cam. I just wanted to share in your birthday greetings. Love Meredith

Submitted by Leigh from Richmond, Va, USA on 07/08/2009
Happy birthday Tai! My family loves you. Hope to see you soon.

Submitted by Catbelly (again) from Southern NJ on 07/08/2009
Tai...one more thing. May the fours be with you!

Submitted by Marilyn from Rensselaer, NY USA on 07/08/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAI SHAN. I HAVE WATCHED YOU SINCE YOU WERE BORN. I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH. I HOPE YOU STAY IN THE NATIONAL ZOO FOR MANY YEARS.

Submitted by Catbelly from Southern NJ on 07/08/2009
Happy 4th birthday Tai Shan! Wish we could make your birthday celebration! If it wasn't for you I wouldn't have met my panda "family" who I traveled with to your homeland! Blessings to your keepers and volunteers !

Submitted by Mary from Menomonee Falls, WI on 07/08/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAI SHAN!!! How wonderful it has been to watch you grow up these past four years. What a wonderful big boy you have become!

Submitted by Anonymous on 07/08/2009
Sretan ro?endan iz Hrvatske!!!! Happy Birtday from Croatia!!!!!!!!

Submitted by Anonymous on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday! I wish you the best big panda!

Submitted by karen from Beaver Dams, NY on 07/08/2009
My, how you've grown up! Can't believe you'll be 4 tomorrow! It's been fun to watch you grow and I've learned so much from watching. Enjoy your life as a Giant Panda.

Submitted by Linda from N.Y U.S.A on 07/08/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai Shan Many more I have being watching you on cam since you were a baby....

Submitted by Mona from Seabeck WA on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai, I can't believe another year has gone by! You are sure a cute panda boy. I hope to get there to see you some day soon. I came and saw your mom & dad in 2003 but haven't been able to get back since. Have a Happy Birthday!!! Mona

Submitted by Patti from Vienna, VA on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Butterstick. I have totally enjoyed watching you over the last 4 years. Here's to many more days and early mornings watching you on the camera.

Submitted by Sherry from North Carolina on 07/08/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAI!!!! YOU are the sweetest panna boy ever!!!! Don't ever leave the USA!!!!!!

Submitted by Linda from N.Y U.S.A on 07/08/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAI SHAN MANY MORE YOU ARE GETTING SO BIG

Submitted by Cynthia from Tulsa,OK on 07/08/2009
Dear Sweet Boy, Thank-you for keeping me company on so many sleepless nights. Everyone who cares for you, can be very proud of the exemplary ambassador you are for the National Zoo! Happy 4th Birthday, with much love and prayers for health and happiness.

Submitted by janet & jeroen from holland on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan we love you very much!!! Janet & Jeroen XX

Submitted by Robin and Sarah from Washington, D.C. on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan! You put a smile on our faces every day. We love you, you wonderful bear. Enjoy your special day and fruitsicle. We hope you get a girlfriend delivered to the zoo and never have to return to China.

Submitted by Haggart Family from Franklin, NC on 07/08/2009
Happy birthday Tai Shan!!!! It's hard to believe that you are already four years old!!! Enjoy your day big guy

Submitted by Marta from Raleigh, NC on 07/08/2009
HAPPY TAI BIRTHDAY!!! We see you growing and had so many funny days! Sorry, we can't go to see you, but we'll be here singing for you a Happy Birthday Tai Shan. For ever here in USA! Marta & Albert.

Submitted by Kelda from Glen Allen, VA, USA on 07/08/2009
Happy 4th Birthday, Tai Shan! I have loved watching you grow into the big handsome guy that you are. I hope you have many, many more wonderful birthdays. Thank you for making me smile - on my visits to see you and when I watch you on the panda cam.

Submitted by sharon from kensington,md on 07/08/2009
HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY. YOU ARE A BIG BOY NOW. I HOPE YOU GET LOTS OF GIFTS. ENJOY YOUR DAY.

Submitted by Jeannie and Richard from Richmond, VA 23228 on 07/08/2009
Hi Tai Shan! We have followed you since you were born! You have brought many smiles and laughter to our day! Have a great birthday! We love you!

Submitted by Rhonda &David from Needham MA on 07/08/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai Shan!!I still like to call you little Tai from way back..but you clearly have grown-up..Enjoy your special day,all your treats and cake ,i will be watching you on the cam..wish I could be there..but we will come visit you later this year.(please,If china could send you a girlfriend instead of you going over there..would be great!) Big Hugs!!!!

Submitted by Courtney M. and Ms. Lopez from Oxnard on 07/08/2009
You rock Tai Shan! We love you. Have fun being 4 years old!

Submitted by LyndiLou from Northampton, England on 07/08/2009
A very Happy 4th Birthday to a very special boy - Tai Shan - we have been watching you every day since you were born, you are such a joy. Have a lovely day and enjoy your special treats. See you again soon x

Submitted by P. from Indonesia on 07/08/2009
You're still pretty cute!

Submitted by Karen from Greensboro, NC on 07/08/2009
Happy 4th birthday my sweet panda boy. I hope you receive another wonderful ice cake to help you celebrate.

Submitted by cyndi from Reston VA on 07/08/2009
Happy Bearday, Tai "Soopew Panna" Xiang-Tian. You are the most gorgeous boo bear (next to your mom) in the panda kingdom. See you tomorrow and don't be scared of the big, bad 4!!

Submitted by Robin from uk on 07/08/2009
Happy bufday Tai - came 3k miles to see you - you stayed in the den!!!! have a good one xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Submitted by Rhiannon from England, United Kingdom on 07/08/2009
Happy Fourth Birthday on July 9th Tai Shan. Hope you have a fantastic time at your party. You are such a cutie.

Submitted by Theresa from Beltsville, Maryland on 07/08/2009
Happy 4th. Birthday, Dear Sweet Tai Shan!! YOU have given so much joy and happiness to millions around the world. I fell in love with YOU from day one. YOU are the sweetest, cutest and most lovable panda boy ever. Enjoy your BIG fruitsicle. I LOVE YOU very very much!! XOXO

Submitted by Danita from Phoenix AZ USA on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday, Tai Shan! Love you lots & lots--you'll always be my number one panda boy!

Submitted by cubsfan723 from Chicago, IL on 07/08/2009
Happy 4th birfday, my favorite widdle scamper monkey! I'll miss seeing you in person, but you are always close to my heart. Lots of loves and kisses!

Submitted by Cuthbert from U.S.A. on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan. Don't overdo the partying or you might wind up sprawled out on a rock like Tian. Save some cake for the wrongly-imprisoned GLTs.

Submitted by Diane from Alexandria, VA, USA on 07/08/2009
You helped me get through the roughest part of breast cancer, and you have brightened our family's life since you were born. I love you, Tai Shan! I'll be there for your 4th birthday celebration with the special large fruitsickle - Ill be the one who is screaming and crying and laughing because I will be so happy to see you again.

Submitted by C. from Washington DC on 07/08/2009
You're a great panda.

Submitted by Dawn from Frisco, TX on 07/08/2009
Our family has enjoyed watching you grow since the day you were born. I hope you will continue to delight us with your shenanigans for many years to come. We love you! Happy Birthday Tai Shan!

Submitted by cubsfan723 from Chicago, IL on 07/08/2009
Happy 4th birfday, my favorite widdle scamper monkey! I'll miss seeing you in person, but you are always close to my heart. Lots of loves and kisses!

Submitted by Nadine from Solihull, U.K. on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan!! You are growing into a beautiful adult bear thanks to all the staff taking care of you! Perhaps you will get a girlfriend for your birthday next year!

Submitted by Jennifer from Knoxville, Tenn on 07/08/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAI!!!!!!!!!! You bring such joy to all of us you have had the priviledge to see you and to watch you everyday on the cams. you brighten my life each and every day and the NZ has brought you up to be a great American. Hope you can stay with us forever and have a great day and get lots of fruities.

Submitted by Linda from Columbia ,MD. on 07/08/2009
Happy birthday Tai!!! WE HOPE YOU STAY WITH US FOR MANY YEARS.ALL MY LOVE.

Submitted by Mary from Silver Spring, MD on 07/08/2009
Dear Tai Shan, Have a grand 4th Birthday you big beautiful boy. Enjoy your cake!! Thanks for all smiles and joy you have brought to our family. Happy Happy Birthday.

Submitted by David from Maryland on 07/08/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai Shan. We hope you get a big cake and get to have it all to yourself!

Submitted by Anonymous on 07/08/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEAUTIFUL BOY, WHEN I FIRST SAW YOU ON THE CAM YOU COULD BARELY TURN YOURSELF OVER. NOW LOOK AT YOU!! WHAT A HANDSOME 4 YEAR OLD YOU ARE.. I WISH YOU COULD KNOW WHAT A POSITIVE EFFECT YOU HAVE HAD ON PEOPLE! SENDING MANY MANY WISHES FOR YOU TO BE HAPPY AND HEALTHY ON THIS BIRTHDAY AND ALL THE OTHERS TO COME......... HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET BOY!!!!!

Submitted by Calvin on 07/08/2009
Hey buddy. hope you have a great birthday and I hope I see you soon

Submitted by Fran from New Hampshire on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai!!! I can't believe that four years have gone by already - I can still picture you as a little ball of fur. Hope you have a fun day!!

Submitted by Nicole from Maryland, USA on 07/08/2009
Happy birthday, Tai.. you adorable 'boo bear. Hard to believe you're already 4 years old! I still remember watching you when you were a baby cubbie. Be good and enjoy your bear-day party. :-) "auntie Nicole"

Submitted by Melea from Harpers Ferry WV on 07/08/2009
My baby boy is turning 4! I have loved watching you grow the last 4 yrs & I thank God you are still with us here at the National Zoo! Life would be so sad without your funny antics! I love you, happy birthday!

Submitted by Carol from Racine Wi USA on 07/08/2009
Have a great day Tai Shan!

Submitted by Kristina from Nashville, TN on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday, Tai Shan! It has been a joy watching you over the years.

Submitted by Elise from Washington on 07/08/2009
Oh yes, and Tai when you blow out the candles on your fruitcicle cake, ask for a cute panda girlfriend to come stay with you in DC

Submitted by Elise from Washington DC on 07/08/2009
Biggest and Happiest 'Bearday' wishes to you. You have brought such joy to my life. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't smile when I see you on the cam OR in person. You are the smartest and cutest panda in the whole world and I wish you many many many more Happy Birthdays. I will be there to sing to you tomorrow and watch you attack your fruitcicle! LOL

Submitted by Mary & Danny from Dallastown, PA on 07/08/2009
Happy, happy birthday Tai! May your birthday be filled with fruitsicles, bamboo, carrots and sunshine :) We will see you tomorrow and can't wait to celebrate with you in person!

Submitted by Cathy from Baltimore, MD on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan - I have watched you since you were born and was one of the lucky ones to get a ticket to see you when you first went on display (boy you have grown). Hope you enjoy your fruit and cake on your special day. Let's hope you can stay in DC for a long time!!

Submitted by TwoPandasFromDurham on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday!!! You have brought so much happiness to the world. We wish you health and joy.

Submitted by Judy from Long Island, New York on 07/08/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai!! Hope you get to spend many more at the National Zoo!! I only wish you could understand how special you are and how much joy you have brought to so many people all over the world. Hope you get lots of presents and a very special cake that doesn't scare you this year.

Submitted by Chris from Fallsington, PA on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan. What fun it is watching you grow up on the Panda Cam and in person at the zoo. You are a beautiful boy!

Submitted by Susan from Cary, NC on 07/08/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai Shan. Love to watch you on the webcam. We always come to see you on our trips to DC, and are looking forward to seeing you next week. Hope you have a wonderful day with lots of treats.

Submitted by Elizabeth from NC on 07/08/2009
Happy 4th bearday, Tai Shan!! Such a handsome panna boy you are turning into be!!

Submitted by Judy from Long Island, New York on 07/08/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai!! Hope you get to spend many more at the National Zoo!! I only wish you could understand how special you are and how much joy you have brought to so many people all over the world. Hope you get lots of presents and a very special cake that doesn't scare you this year.

Submitted by Betty from Emporia, KS, USA on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan! I have been watching you since Day 2, you have enriched so many lives. Your antics keep us on our toes! I especially remember when you were little, on a whim I'd log on in the middle of the night, you would be having fun playing. No set time, anytime was playtime!

Submitted by Anonymous on 07/08/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAI SHAN You bring allot of joy,to us. We wish you well.

Submitted by Laura from Wales on 07/08/2009
Happy birthday Tai Shan! Its nice to see you on the webcams.

Submitted by Mary from New York on 07/08/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai. All of your cousins in China asked me to send their best wishes as well. They are looking forward to meeting you when you move home.

Submitted by Martha from Manassas, VA, USA on 07/08/2009
Happy 4th Birthday to a dear Giant Panda boy, who is growing up so fast. It has been a joy to watch Tai grow from a tiny "stick of butter" to the very handsome, very intelligent, very cute Panda that he is today.

Submitted by Cheryl from Harrisburg PA on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan. I love watching you on the web cam, and enjoyed seeing you last month in DC.

Submitted by arb from columbia, sc, america on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan. I feel like you are my baby. What a handsome boy. Good on ya. Have many more happy birthdays. Love ya

Submitted by Anne from Louisville, Ky on 07/08/2009
Tai Shan you are an inspiration to many, many of us. Many times you just give us peace of mind watching you eat, sleep, and play.

Submitted by Betsy from Westmont NJ USA on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday little panda. I have enjoyed watching you grow up on the "cams".

Submitted by Tai.Shar from Washington, DC on 07/08/2009
Wishing Tai Shan a Happy 4th Bearthday! Hope we can continue to celebrate his bearthday in DC with Mei & Tian for many more years to come. Watching Tai Shan grow up from 4 ounces to over 200 lbs. has been a joy each day. His antics and adventures always put a smile on my face.

Submitted by Linda aka PandaLinda from Livermore, Ca. on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday to the sweetest Panda boy on earth. May you stay at the NZ all of your life and be safe and happy. Thanks to all the keepers who care for you everyday and thank you NZ for the PandaCam.

Submitted by Mary from Frederick, MD on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan: I have been watching you since you were 5 months old. You bring such joy to the dull days. You'll always will be my boy!!

Submitted by Bill from Collegeville, PA on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan! Wow, 4 years old now. You are the ambassador for the National Zoo and for pandas everywhere.

Submitted by COLLEEN from PACIFIC BEACH, WA on 07/08/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HAPPY DAY TO A VERY SPECIAL PANDA. YOU BRING JOY TO ME EVERY DAY.

Submitted by Mary from Richmond, Virginia on 07/08/2009
Dear Tai Shan, I am so glad that the birthday reminder was placed. I would not want to miss out on wishing my favorite guy a very Happy Birthday. We love you very much. You bring joy to so many people.

Submitted by Marcie from Ft. Lauderdale, FL on 07/08/2009
You are my very special panda because we share the same birthday. So have a great day tomorrow and may all your panda wishes come true.

Submitted by Mary from Richmond, Virginia on 07/08/2009
Dear Tai Shan, I am so glad that the birthday reminder was placed. I would not want to miss out on wishing my favorite guy a very Happy Birthday. We love you very much. You bring joy to so many people.

Submitted by Janet from London, England on 07/08/2009
For such a little panda bear you have made a big contribution to environmental and scientific education, to an understanding of the Chinese way of life and, to the formation of friendships across the world, to bringing relief to those who are grieving and in pain and to generally uplifting spirits with your antics. You are a constant joy and a constant source of learning. In the last four years you have given so much without even knowing it. It's a honour to share the planet with you.

Submitted by Hanna & Filip from Gdansk, Poland on 07/08/2009
Dear Tai Shan, I want you to know that we love you sooo much here in Poland and we whish you happy happy birthday and a lot of bamboo!:)

Submitted by Helene from The Netherlands on 07/08/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai Shan! Enjoy your special treats tomorrow!

Submitted by Lisa & Allen from Honolulu, HI on 07/08/2009
Hau'oli la Hanau Tai Shan! We hope you have a great birthday! We were happy to see you for the second time in March. You are such a big boy now! Don't be afraid of your (hopefully) large birthday cake like last year!

Submitted by Cyndee from Rio Rancho, NM USA on 07/08/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAI!!!!!! I was really glad when you were born because now I share a birthday with a very special guy. Have fun with your birthday cake that I know your keepers will have for you!!!!!

Submitted by Kari from Maryland on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday, Tai Shan!!!...We are so proud of our big boy. Have many, many, many, more Happy Birthdays with many, many, many slices of apples and fruit icesicles!!!!...

Submitted by Liz N. from Oshkosh, WI 54901 on 07/08/2009
Happy birthday, Tai Shan! I hope you have a grand time. You brought much joy into my life. I wish that you will have many more birthdays.

Submitted by Charlotte from Rootstown, Ohio on 07/08/2009
Tai, It's been such a joy to watch you grow into the handsome young man that you are today. I still love to tune in to see what you are up to. Have a great birthday and know that we all love you very much.

Submitted by Becky from Melbourne, FL USA on 07/08/2009
Wow, 4 years old. Have a great day Tai Shan. Happy Birthday!!

Submitted by Charlie from Doylestown, PA on 07/08/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai Shan -- my wish for you is a long and healthy life.

Submitted by Bo from PA on 07/08/2009
Birthday greetings to you,Tai. Looking forward to visiting you and your beautiful parents again soon. Thanks to your wonderful keepers for all their efforts.

Submitted by Terri from Merrionette Park, IL on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai! You've grown into such a handsome boy. We will always treasure you. Have a great day. Wish I was there to see enjoy your birthday treats...

Submitted by Sharla from Bethesda, MD on 07/08/2009
Happy 4th, Tai. We want you to stay here many more years, find the lady panda of your dreams, and have lots of cubs--all in DC. We love you!

Submitted by Gwen from Ocean Springs, MS on 07/08/2009
I hope you have a wonderful birthday. You are a national treasure.

Submitted by Kitty from New York on 07/08/2009
Dear Taishanbutterstick, you are one of the highlights of my life! You are such a gentle and intelligent bear! No matter how big you get, you will always be my sweet little Butterstick! I will always love you!

Submitted by Lisa from Bradley ME on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Big Boy. You have brought much joy to my life. Your antics make me laugh. Thanks to all your keepers who work so hard to make this possible.

Submitted by SJA from Columbia, Maryland on 07/08/2009
Dear Tai: You are an absolute joy to behold. Your cuteness is beyond the norm. Have a wonderful birthday. We hope you and your parents stay at The National Zoo for many years to come.

Submitted by Tracy from Lansing, MI on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai! I and your millions of fans have watched you grow into a fine young bear! We all love you!

Submitted by MaryAnn from Greenville, Oh. USA on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday, Tai. Have seen you twice now and you are such a beautiful panda. Enjoy all your pressies.

Submitted by Patti from Indianapolis, Indiana on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan! I hope your enjoyment of life grows with each birthday!

Submitted by Kim from Indiana on 07/08/2009
Happy birthday, Tai! I love you a lot! You are almost a grown panda!

Submitted by Joy from tucson, az on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday, my darling Tai Shan

Submitted by Ellen. from Ontario, Canada on 07/08/2009
Happy birthday Tai Shan! I'm just meeting you for the first time, but, my goodness you're cute!

Submitted by Sharon & Mom from Libertyville, IL USA on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai. Watching you grow from a tiny cub into "one handsome dude" has been interesting, educational and always entertaining. Enjoy your cake & special treats. Please, stay at National Zoo

Submitted by Marcia in PA from PA on 07/08/2009
Oh, my first panda baby is 4 already!!! Happy, happy birthday, sweet Tai!!! You are a panda-in-a-million and a national treasure. Love you!!!

Submitted by PandaFan from California on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai! I've been watching since the day after you were born. You were my first panda love and will always be my favorite and you still look as adorable as you did then! I even got to visit! I still can picture the day you managed to get a piece of mom's fruitsicle when you were a little ball of fur. What bliss! I wish you many years of fruitsicle joy!

Submitted by Stephanie from New York on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan!!

Submitted by Fatima from Fairfax V.A on 07/08/2009
happy birthday Tai shan! :) HAVE A GREAT BIRTHDAY! I lUUUvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv U!

Submitted by crysti from pittsburgh, pa on 07/08/2009
Happy birthday, big guy! I've watch you grow from a tiny butter stick into a handsome panda. May you have many more birthdays in DC and tons of fruitsicles to enjoy. H&K

Submitted by Chi from Columbia, MD, USA on 07/08/2009
The best wishes to Tai Shan!!! Thanks to NZ for taking good care of you! It's been a special and joyful experience watching you grow. Love you!

Submitted by Michelle on 07/08/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai Shan! Thank you for all the smiles and happiness you give to me everyday! Da Little Big Guy is the coolest! Love you lots! xoxoxoxo

Submitted by Christie from Rockville, MD on 07/08/2009
Happy 4th bearday Tai!! You bring so much fun and joy!! Thanks to the NZ for letting us watch you grow up and celebrate! Enjoy your special frozen fruity tomorrow!! Luv you!!

Submitted by Beth from NC on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday, Tai! I've followed you since you were born! I hope to see you in person one day soon!

Submitted by Jodi from Westminster, MD USA on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai... .I can't believe you are 4! I remember the first time I saw you at the NZ.... Hope all of your birthday wishes come tru!

Submitted by Marlene from Pennsylvania on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Big Fella! Thanks for all the joy you've brought to me and all those who have watched you grow up. I hope and pray you will stay here in the USA. Washington DC will not be the same without you.

Submitted by Desne from England on 07/08/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai Shan, you beautiful boy. Hope to meet you one day. I love watching you play on YouTube. Lot's hugs and kisses from the UK xxx

Submitted by Anna from Hong Kong on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan! Sending you much love from Hong Kong - hope to meet you one day!! xx

Submitted by Dianne from Georgetown, Texas on 07/08/2009
Tai Shan, you are my first panda-love, since the day you were born. You have made so many happy and have helped teach the youngsters about saving wildlife. Happy Birthday, Big Guy. Wishing you all the fruitcicles and sweet potatos you can hold. I wish the staff would give you a big hug from all of us. YOU ARE SO LOVED! Please stay in America, and ask China to send you a girl friend to stay here.

Submitted by Ellen from Rockville, MD on 07/08/2009
I still check the Panda Cam! Happy Fourth Birthday!

Submitted by Wendy from Sacramento, CA on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday big guy! Don't let the dastardly "4" get you....... Big Panda Hugs and Kisses from your Auntie. Hope to get back there to see you again soon!

Submitted by Jane from Fairfield, VT on 07/08/2009
Wow - another birthday! You were my first panda love. Hope to be able to see you before you go to China. Happy B-day.

Submitted by Tai Fan from Oklahoma on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday, Tai Shan! Hope your day is filled with all of your favorite treats. I know you will get lots of love and special attention from your keepers and the rest of the zoo staff. Mei and Tian gave all of us a wonderful gift four years ago when you were born. Thanks for a million smiles! You are well loved! :)

Submitted by Sue from Croydon. UK on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai, I wish we could be there with you but we will be watching on cam, Have a great day and do not be scared of the birthday cake. XX

Submitted by LA on 07/08/2009
Happy Brithday Tai, your the best. I will come down to see you later in the summer. Love Always the Qs

Submitted by Rita from Severn, MD on 07/08/2009
Time to do the Birthday dance!!!! Celebrations and party for your special fourth. How lucky we have been to have you stay with us for the extra years. Wishing you will continue to grow strong and healthy and remain in the US

Submitted by Kim Mikelson from Las Vegas,NV on 07/08/2009
HAPPY 4th BIRTHDAY Tai!! I've been watching you since you were a baby cub and have enjoyed every minute. You've grown up to be a beautiful Giant Panda. Some day I will make it over there to see all of you in person.

Submitted by Pat from Collegeville PA on 07/08/2009
Tai, Happy 4th birthday you are such a special Panda. I come to see you whenever I can, you have made so many people happy.

Submitted by Mary Ann from Arlington, VA on 07/08/2009
Have a wonderful birthday sweet Tai Shan. I hope to see you doing your famous somersaults when they bring out your cake! Be good to your keepers.

Submitted by Charlotte from New Jersey on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday, Tai! Have a good one!

Submitted by Lynn from Falls Church, VA on 07/08/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai. You have brought many joys and laughter to me and others that see you in person and online. Not only are you a handsome guy, but very animated. Your keepers do a fantastic job with you and they need to be thanked...so do the camera operators! Enjoy your ice-cake and presents...look forward to watching you nibble away at it.

Submitted by Stacy from Atlanta, GA USA on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday, dear Tai Shan. So proud of the wonderful young panda you've become! Congratulations on a job well done by Lisa Stevens and her staff.

Submitted by Fran from Binghamton, NY on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday dear boy! I watch you and you make me smile every day. Please stay in the USA! America loves you. I wish you special treats for your special day, and thank everyone who cares for you and makes panda cam possible.

Submitted by Saulesmeit from Burtonsville, MD on 07/08/2009
Happy 4th Birthday, Dear Tai Shan! You have given such joy to so many around the world! Thanks to all at NZ who have helped you grow up into a handsome young panda dude!

Submitted by Kim from Indiana on 07/08/2009
Happy birthday, Tai! You're a big panda boy now! :)

Submitted by Karen from Little Hocking, Oh on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan! You are the sweetest thing! I've loved you since you were born.

Submitted by Anonymous on 07/08/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Tai Shan!! Have been watching you everyday since birth. You have brought a lot of joy into my life. Hope you can stay with us.

Submitted by Sue from UK. on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai, We Will get to visit again until then be a good boy, Eat all your appows and fruities oh and some boo. XXXX

Submitted by Alice on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai! Enjoy your birthday cake

Submitted by Donita from Mississippi on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday, Tai! Our baby boy is all grown-up and so handsome! Say a big thank you to your keepers who help you be so healthy and happy!

Submitted by Alice on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai! Enjoy your birthday cake

Submitted by Marvel from Ohio on 07/08/2009
Hi sweet boy, Have a wonderful birthday and enjoy your treats

Submitted by Eva from Hong Kong on 07/08/2009
Happiest 4th Birthday, the sweetest panda boy in the whole world! Although I can't be there to celebrate with you this year, I'll definitely watch panda cam. You've grown into such a big boy, and I wish you to be happy and healthy. Miss you lots! Don't be scared off by your frozen cake tomorrow! =)

Submitted by Dawn,and family x from Croydon, England on 07/08/2009
Happy birthday dear sweet Tai Shan, wish we could be there to celebrate with you this year, looking forward to seeing you with your cake!! Be good for your keepers!!

Submitted by Jackie from Camarillo, CA on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai, We can't believe you are 4. We use to visit you in person & was delighted in all of your antics. We saw you grow up from a cub to where you are now. The web cam is great because we get to visit with you. Enjoy your wonderful birthday cake & celebration. Happy Happy Birthday!

Submitted by Cheryl from Charlotte, NC on 07/08/2009
Happy 4th Birthday Tai!! I love you and cannot wait to see you get your birthday cake tomorrow. I watch you every day. I hope you get a brother or sister soon. And lots more birthdays at the National Zoo.

Submitted by Kathy from UK on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai!! I have loved watching you on pandacam since you were a little one.

Submitted by Anikó from Budapest, Hungary, Europe on 07/08/2009
Happy 4th birthday Tai Shan boy! You are the most beautiful panda all over the Word. I am very far from you, but I am watching you every day since you were born on panda cam and I love you. Enjoy your frozen cake tomorrow.

Submitted by Anonymous on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai!!!!!

Submitted by Ginger from Florida on 07/08/2009
Happy birthday, Tai! I hope you enjoy your special treat today.

Submitted by CAROL from BUFFALO,NY,USA on 07/08/2009
HAPPY 4TH B-DAY,TAI! WATCHED YOU GROW FROM A LITTLE BUTTER STICK INTO A HANDSOME BUTTERBALL! HOPE TO CONTINUE TO WATCH YOU FOR YEARS TO COME.

Submitted by Anonymous on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai!!!!!

Submitted by Karen from Hong Kong on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan! I love you so much! I hope to see you some time in the future. I hope you enjoy your birthday treats.

Submitted by Karen from Hong Kong on 07/08/2009
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Submitted by Robyn from Buena Vista VA on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tia! I still look at your baby pictures and marvel at the miracle of your birth. Hope you get a baby brother or sister!

Submitted by Linda from Bethesda, MD on 07/08/2009
Tai Shan, Words cannot express how much I love you. You're growing up to be a big panda boy. Happy Birthday, Tai, and here's hoping you will be here at the National Zoo for many more.

Submitted by Belle on 07/08/2009
Have a wonderful birthday, dear Tai Shan! I can't believe you'll be 4 tomorrow. BIG HUG and hope you have an exceptional treat tomorrow!

Submitted by melissa & lisa from chandler, az on 07/08/2009
Happy birthday Tai! We hope you have a panda-riffic day :)

Submitted by Marian from uk on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai, you are a beautiful panda.

Submitted by Akamaru from The Village Hidden In The Leaves on 07/08/2009
Happy birthday for tomorrow *waves* love your favourite pup @TheAkamaruBrand - Twitter!

Submitted by Marcia from Arlington, VA on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan. Your our first born panda bear and we have watched you grow these past 4 years. You brought much joy to visitors of the National Zoo! Enjoy your day with your favorite frozen treat!

Submitted by Laura and Spencer from North Carolina on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan!! We've loved watching you grow!

Submitted by Kia from New Jersey on 07/08/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY PRECIOUS BOY!!!! I was planning to be with you on your special day but unfortunately, I cannot make it. I will be there soo with your gifts!!! I Love You Tai!!!!!!! Enjoy your scicle and your other gifts!!! I hope you get lots of new toys this year and a new pool!!!!!

Submitted by Kalpana from Seattle, WA on 07/08/2009
Dear Tai Baby, Happy Birthday!!!! You have grown so big so fast. I have been watching Panda Cam since you were born. Enjoy your cake and fruitsicle. Love you!

Submitted by LAURA from KINGSTON, PA on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan! You bring so much joy to my life...You are so beautiful!!! Enjoy your birthday cake!

Submitted by Marilyn from Los Angeles, CA, USA on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan! Sorry I can't be there for your birthday. I love you.

Submitted by Carol from McKinney, TX on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday! You are really a big boy now! I love watching as you are growing up.

Submitted by Isabella from Brookline, MA on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday Tai Shan!!

Submitted by wei guan from beavercreek,oh,U.S.A. on 07/08/2009
Happy Birthday big boy Tai!

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