Big news in small packages! Two endangered red panda cubs were born at ZooMontana on June 25, 2025, when Pavitra, a female red panda, gave birth to two healthy cubs. With fewer than 2,500 red pandas left in the wild, these tiny cubs represent more than just cuteness—they are an important contribution to global conservation efforts. Native to the Himalayas and southwestern China, red pandas face ongoing threats from habitat loss and poaching. Every successful birth in captivity strengthens the sp

Have you ever wondered what red panda cubs do in their nest box? We were fortunate enough to capture this adorable footage of our red panda cubs playing and whistling. Be sure to head over to Asia Quest during your next Zoo visit to share your love and support for red pandas. Have a great weekend! https://bit.ly/3husyNX | Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Red panda cubs stay in their nests for about 4 months, but our keepers at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute take them out occasionally for a few minutes at a time to weigh them and make sure they are healthy. Moonlight’s cub weighed in at 434 grams. Nutmeg’s two cubs weighed in at 413 grams and 316 grams. #WeSaveSpecies | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute