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Baboon at Phoenix Zoo celebrates 24th birthday

Moja, the male Hamadryas baboon, enjoyed ice treats and "cookies" in his enclosure.
Credit: Phoenix Zoo
Moja the Hamadryas baboon is celebrating his 24th birthday at the Phoenix Zoo.

PHOENIX — We don't know about you, but Moja is feeling 22... plus two! 

Meet Moja, a Hamadryas baboon at the Phoenix Zoo who is celebrating his 24th birthday today. And how, you may ask, does a baboon celebrate his birthday?

Nutrition Services made ice treats and "cookies" made out of biscuits, oatmeal and banana, according to a post on "X," formerly known as Twitter. Moja's keepers also TPed his habitat! 

To finish off an already great birthday, the Horticulture team at the zoo brought Moja flowers and sugar cane, which the zoo said Moja loved. 

Happy birthday, Moja! 

    

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