Front entrance of the Lincoln Children's Zoo. (Jeff Motz/KFOR News)LINCOLN–(KFOR/News Release Nov. 7)–Triplet red pandas were born at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo back on August 10, Zoo officials announced on Thursday. The two male and one female red panda cubs were born to third-time mom, Tian, and second-time dad, Rowan.  Names for each cub have not yet been decided and will be announced at a later time. Newborn triplet red pandas. (Courtesy of the Lincoln Children’s Zoo)   “Birthing triplet red panda cubs does happen, but a mom being able to raise triplets successfully is rare. Tián is an experienced and attentive mom, and keepers are able to check in and weigh the cubs as needed with minimal stress, a testament to the trust built and exceptional care our team provides,” said Ruth Marcec-Greaves, Lincoln Children’s Zoo General Curator. After giving birth, in the wild female red pandas will use tree hollows or rock crevices lined with plant material for nests. To replicate this, Zookeepers at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo created six nest boxes behind the scenes with bamboo and wood wool inside as nesting material. The multiple nest boxes allow Tián to choose which box she wants them in. The Zoo estimates that it will be another month or so until the triplet cubs are out on exhibit. “Red pandas are an endangered species whose population has declined by 50 percent over the last 20 years. The birth of these triplets is important for animal conservation efforts, and the red pandas at the Zoo help to raise awareness of the threats their counterparts face in the wild such as habitat loss,” said Evan Killeen, Lincoln Children’s Zoo CEO. Red Pandas are listed as Endangered on the International Union Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species, meaning they face a very high risk of extinction in the wild. Tián and the three red panda cubs spend their time behind the scenes in their nest boxes as they grow and develop. They are not currently visible to the public and guests will likely not see them on exhibit until December. Keep an eye on the Zoo’s Facebook and Instagram for updates.