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Yam and Fruit Cupcakes for Baby Gorilla's First Birthday [Video]

Joanne celebrated her birthday with her family at the San Diego Zoo.

Joanne had a rocky start in life, entering the world by emergency C-section. So perhaps that made her first birthday even sweeter.

The still-tiny gorilla celebrated with her family by munching on โ€œcupcakesโ€ made with pureed yams, fruits and vegetables. She also nibbled on some leaves and flowers.

Oh, and the purple, cardboard toy box made for her by a zoo volunteerโ€”like human babies, everything goes in the mouth!

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Happy birthday, Joanne!

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