Just because we can’t visit the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens in Florida right now doesn’t mean that we can’t enjoy all of the good things going on behind the scenes. Just within the past few days, Jacksonville Zoo officially announced the birth of two male and two female Asian small-clawed otters pups that were born back in December 2019. If you thought regular-sized otters were too adorable for words, then just wait until you see these tiny little pups in action. Get ready for the most adorable video yet!

On December 28, 2019, four rare Asian small-clawed otter pups were born into the Jacksonville Zoo in Florida.

Jacksonville Zoo & Garden

Because these pups were so tiny, they needed to be kept behind-the-scenes until they were able to walk around and fend for themselves.

Jacksonville Zoo & Garden

Which is why this past week, the zoo officially announced their birth and provided some epic video footage, too!

Jacksonville Zoo & Garden

It is typical for Asian small-clawed otters to stay in their den with their pups for many weeks, nursing and tending to the newborns.

Jacksonville Zoo & Garden

The pups don’t even open their eyes until they are over a month old, which is when they start to get curious about their surroundings.

Jacksonville Zoo & Garden

These four young pups weigh more than a pound each at 12 weeks and have been acclimating well to their surroundings.

Jacksonville Zoo & Garden

While the otter pups don’t have official names yet, the Jacksonville Zoo is asking fans to vote on names through their website!

Jacksonville Zoo & Garden

Take a look at this adorable video provided by the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens announcing the birth of the otters:

Jacksonville Zoo & Garden

So, what do you think of these adorable little guys from the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens in Florida? Sound off in the comments section! If you want to help name the otter pups, then make sure to visit the Jacksonville Zoo webpage here.

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