Anna Chan:
A lion-cub trio has made its debut at a safari park in Japan. They're stealing the hearts of everyone who sees them. Let's take a look.

Meet Japan's new little triplets. The Fuji Safari Park in Shizuoka welcomed the three male lion babies into the world when they were born five weeks ago. These tiny kitties have just learned to purr and waddle about, making their first baby steps in becoming the king of the safari world.

Each cub now weights about three kilograms and has been growing quickly thanks to the extra care given by the zookeepers. They lap up milk from their trainers three times a day as their teeth are still too small to chew up any meat.

While other park animals may pout at the full star treatment they get, the babies may deserve most of it. They are now the star attraction in the area. Ever since their first public appearance last Saturday, the park is filled with visitors trying to catch a glimpse of the new kings in the making.

Young and old people queue in line waiting anxiously for their turn to hold the cubs in their arms.

[Michiko Kawaguchi, Park Visitor]:
"The cub was warm and soft, almost like my son when he was just born."

[Michio Sekoguchi, Park Visitor]:
"The baby was very adorable purring sort of like a frog saying ribbid ribbid ribbid. It was very cute."

Visitors must purchase a five-dollar ticket at the park entrance to take a photograph with the little creatures. The park says tickets sell fast.