Fota Wildlife Park were delighted to welcome two male twin red panda cubs at the end of June.
They called on the public to suggest names and received hundreds of entries.
It was announced today that the names Koda and Lionel have been chosen by rangers at the park to celebrate that Irish rock band, Kodaline recently filmed their latest music video ‘Ready to Change’ at Fota Wildlife Park.
The Red Panda twins have been named - say hello to Koda and Lionel!Inspired by @Kodaline whose video Ready To Change was filmed @fotawildlife in Aug, funds from location fees donated to Red Panda Forest Guardian Project in Nepal- see https://t.co/qbLvKUwXbm pic.twitter.com/YiY2MlgZaO
— Fota Wildlife Park (@fotawildlife) November 21, 2017
The video location fees have been donated to the Red Panda Forest Guardian Project in Nepal.
Koda and Lionel live in their habitat with mother Bonnie, father Pete and older brother Meko.
Probably the best thing that's ever happened! https://t.co/bx5RYT0ttl
— Kodaline (@Kodaline) November 21, 2017
The winning names were suggested by Sarajane Cheasty and Barry Coughlan who both win a yearlong Conservation Membership to Fota Wildlife Park.
Main pic: Fota Wildlife Park/Twitter
