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The oldest U.S. polar bear turned 37 years old and she had a better birthday than you

This might be the best cake of the year

Coldilocks is the oldest Polar Bear in the United States and she celebrated her 37th birthday on Thursday at the Philadelphia Zoo.

The average lifespan of polar bears in captivity is usually 23 years old according to zoo officials but Coldilocks is benefiting from personal care at the Philadelphia Zoo.

Coldilocks was joined by some guests from the zoo who sang “Happy Birthday” and presented her with a peanut butter, honey, raisin, and fish-filled cake.

Coldilocks previously lived with her partner Klondike until he died in 2015 at 34 years old.

Lets hope Coldilocks got some presents to go along with that wild cake.

Happy birthday! And here's to many more.

(h/t: AP)

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