National Animal Crackers Day
April 18, Friday
Animal crackers first appeared in the 19th century in Great Britain. Initially, they were called "animal biscuits" and were intended to entertain children.
Interesting Facts
Millions of boxes of animal crackers are sold in the United States every year.
Pandas are the latest animal species to be added to the Nabisco cracker range.
Crackers are popular not only as a snack, but also as an ingredient in desserts, such as cheesecakes or chocolate fountains.