- A zoo near Tokyo held a ceremony featuring a python and pony to celebrate the change in the Chinese zodiac.
- The event marked the transition from the Year of the Snake (2025) to the Year of the Horse (2026).
- Zoo staff used the animals to symbolize shedding the past and moving forward with challenges.

A: Hey! Did you hear about the zoo near Tokyo?
B: No! What’s new?
A: They had a funny ceremony! It's about the Chinese zodiac.
B: Oh, really? What did they do?
A: Well, 2025 is the year of the Snake, right?
B: Yes! I know!
A: So they showed off a big python! It was wrapped around a keeper!
B: Haha! That’s a bit scary!
A: And for 2026, it’s the year of the Horse! They had a pony too!
B: So cute! They always do this, don't they?
A: Yeah, every year! They want everyone to have a good year.
B: That's a nice idea! Someone said the snake “broke out of its shell”!
A: I know! And the pony keeper wants to keep moving forward like a galloping horse!
B: So wholesome! I bet lots of families went to see it!
A: Apparently, one family just wants to be healthy next year. Simple wishes!