Gangtok, Aug. 2 -- After a long gap of seven years, the Himalayan Zoological Park in Bulbuley has welcomed the birth of two red panda cubs, a hopeful sign for the park's breeding program that has weathered years of setbacks, including deadly disease outbreaks.

According to a release, the Himalayan Zoological Park (HZP), Bulbuley is thrilled to announce the birth of two red panda cubs as part of its ongoing Red Panda Conservation Breeding Program. The cubs were born on June 15 2025 to parents Lucky(II) and Mirak.

This is the pair's first litter together and marks a significant milestone in the Park's conservation efforts.

As per the release, "This birth is especially heartening as it comes after a difficult period in the program's histo...