Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are looking for help to name one of their latest additions to their family of otters . The oriental small-clawed otter pups were born on January 8 at the zoo located in Dubbo in New South Wales ' central west . While keepers will name two of the pups , they are enlisting the help of the public to christen the third . Scroll down for video . The oriental small-clawed otter pups were born on January 8 to parents Emiko and Pocket . The trio include two females and one male , and were born to Emiko and Pocket . It is Emiko 's second litter . A statement from the zoo said the pair were 'exceptional parents ' and were taking 'great care of their offspring . 'Both Emiko and Pocket are very hands-on parents and have been displaying ideal nurturing behaviours , ' keeper Ian Anderson said . 'The pups have been in the den to date and we have been monitoring them via a video camera , to ensure they are growing and developing well . ' Keepers will name two of the otters , while they have enlisted the help of the public to name the third . The birth of this litter comes off the success of last year 's first litter as part of the zoo 's breeding program . 'The older siblings born in 2014 have been assisting their parents with the daily care of the pups including grooming and babysitting the new arrivals , ' Mr Anderson said . 'Oriental small-clawed otters are a social species and live in large families so it is anticipated that the family will remain together for the near future . ' The trio had their first vaccinations and health check on Friday . This is the second litter for Emiko who had her first in January last year as part of the breeding program . A statement from the zoo said Emiko and Pocket were 'exceptional parents ' and were taking 'great care of their offspring . Right now , they are still spending a lot of time in their den and rarely seen at the zoo . Keepers expect them to will start venturing out more often with their parents and older siblings to explore their exhibit and to learn to swim over the coming weeks . 'By the end of April , we will expect to see the pups out and about more regularly in the exhibit with their parents and older siblings , ' Mr Anderson said . Leave your name suggestions for the new pup on the zoo 's Facebook page .
The oriental small-clawed otter pups are at Taronga Western Plains Zoo . They were born on January 8 to parents Keepers and Pocket in Dubbo , NSW . Emiko will name two of them , but are asking the public to name the third . This is the second litter for Keepers who also gave birth in January last year .