Lincoln Park Zoo Introduces New Red Panda Cubs

Clark and Addison | Lincoln Park Zoo

Chicagoans can still see the Cubs in October, the Lincoln Park Zoo’s red panda cubs that is.

After growing in size and strength, Lincoln Park Zoo’s first-ever red panda cubs Clark (male) and Addison (female) are now on exhibit at Kovler Lion House! The cubs will be on exhibit by 10 a.m. daily.

In addition to the clambering cubs being on exhibit, the zoo will have red panda chats every morning at 10 a.m.through Nov. 8 to discuss their vulnerable status as well as unique facts about this species.

Born June 26, Addison and Clark have spent the last few months behind-the-scenes with their mother, Leafa. The red pandas will be on and off exhibit intermittently as they continue to acclimate from their nest box behind-the-scenes.

“We’re excited to see the cubs explore their outdoor exhibit space and to be able to share their playful nature with our guests,” said Curator of Mammals Mark Kamhout. “The red panda cubs continue to grow in size but also in how vocal they are, their activity level and curiosity levels.”

Red pandas are raccoon-like in appearance and have panda in their name, but are not related to either species – genetics have shown red pandas belong to a unique family. Red pandas hail from the Himalayan mountain range and due to habitat loss and poaching, red pandas are considered a vulnerable species.

To learn more about the red panda cubs visit the Lincoln Park Zoo website. For more information, visit the new arrivals on the Lincoln Park Zoo website.