Meet the Mascot: PANDA

The 2025 Cookie Program mascot is the panda! All pandas found in

the wild live in bamboo forests high in the mountains of Southwest
China. Pandas spend a lot of time eating. Like, a lot. They spend 10-16
hours a day sniffing and crunching on food—mostly bamboo.
Pandas are named in a Chinese ceremony when they are 100 days old.
Our mascot is named Mei Lán, meaning beautiful orchid and wise
lady. Some experts think the panda’s distinct coloring helps it hide
in different locations. Its white body and face seem to disappear in
snowy habitats, while the dark arms and legs provide camouflage
when in a shady area