Red panda cubs play in snow at Lincoln Park Zoo

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Friday, January 1, 2016
Red panda cubs play in snow
The red panda cubs at Lincoln Park Zoo played in the snow for the first time Wednesday.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The six-month-old red panda cubs at Lincoln Park Zoo got to play in the snow for the first time Wednesday.

Clark and Addison were born on June 26 and made their public debut on Oct. 22, after spending several weeks in private with their mother, Leafa.

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Lincoln Park Zoo's red panda cubs played in the snow for the first time on Wednesday.
Chris Bijalba, Lincoln Park Zoo

The cubs are growing fast. On Wednesday, they showed off their climbing skills at their outdoor exhibit, which was covered in snow.

The red pandas are native to the Himalayan Mountains. Despite the name, they are not related to the black and white pandas in China.

Guests can see the red panda cubs at the Kolver Lion House, which is open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily.