Adorable African Lion cubs born to Blackpool Zoo residents Hira and Khari, on Sunday have been beautifully captured on camera.
Lytham based photographer KC Photography was quick off the mark to make sure the cubs first few days were recorded.
And the zoo staff kindly shared of their fabulous pictures too.
As an inexperienced mother Hira chose to give birth in the outdoor paddock so a temporary, partial closure of the viewing area is in place to give her and the cubs their privacy during this crucial early period.
The birth is particularly special for Khari, who was himself the last lion cub born at Blackpool Zoo in 2015 to mum, Rachel, and dad, Wallace.
Adam Kenyon, section manager at Blackpool Zoo said: "We'll share more updates, including the cubs' genders and names, as soon as possible and we’re looking forward to properly introducing them to everyone.”
1. Adorable lion cubs
Blackpool Zoo residents Hira and Khari became parents for the first time on Sunday. Photos: KC Photography | KC Photography
2. Adorable lion cubs
Blackpool Zoo residents Hira and Khari became parents for the first time on Sunday. Photo: KC Photography | KC Photography
3. Adorable lion cubs
Blackpool Zoo residents Hira and Khari became parents for the first time on Sunday. Photo: KC Photography | KC Photography
4. Blackpool Zoo welcomes first lion cubs in more than a decade. Lions Hira and Khari became parents for the first time on Sunday. Pictured is Hira and one of the cubs
Blackpool Zoo welcomes first lion cubs in more than a decade. Lions Hira and Khari became parents for the first time on Sunday. Pictured is Hira and one of the cubs | Blackpool Zoo
5. Adorable Lion Cubs
Blackpool Zoo residents Hira and Khari became parents for the first time on Sunday. Photo: KC Photography | KC Photography
6. Staff at Blackpool Zoo are currently celebrating three African lion cubs - the first to be born at the zoo since 2015, after Hira and Khari became parents for the first time on Sunday.
Staff at Blackpool Zoo are currently celebrating three African lion cubs - the first to be born at the zoo since 2015, after Hira and Khari became parents for the first time on Sunday. | Keeper Jason