Vienna zoo panda twins play around as they celebrate half-year birthday

Vienna zoo's panda twins play around in their pen as they celebrate turning six months old. (Photo grabbed from Reuters video)
Vienna zoo’s panda twins play around in their pen as they celebrate turning six months old. (Photo grabbed from Reuters video)

VIENNA, AUSTRIA (Reuters) — Fu Feng and Fu Ban, the famous panda twins born in Vienna’s Schoenbrunn Zoo, turned half a year old on Tuesday (February 7).

The 6-month-old panda cubs can now be seen rollicking around and climbing tree branches in their pen.

“The twins love to climb up high. Their sharp claws make for a good hold. If they do tumble down from time to time they land safely on a thick layer of hay,” said zoo director Dagmar Schratter in a statement.

While the pair are said to enjoy nibbling on tender bamboo leaves, Mother Yang Yang still suckles them once or twice a day.

Fu Feng and Fu Ban have stayed in the indoor enclosure but they will be allowed to accompany their mother into the outdoor area come spring time.