Meet Xin Xin, the 35-year-old panda who’s basically the Betty White of the animal kingdom, munching bamboo and stealing hearts at Mexico City’s Chapultepec Zoo. Zookeeper Joel Frías, her devoted sidekick, has spent 25 years decoding her every grunt and waddle. As Latin America’s last panda, Xin Xin’s living her best life, but when she’s gone, Joel’s ready to hang up his panda pins. Talk about a bear-y emotional tale!

Mexican zookeeper reflects on caring for Latin America’s last panda