White Lioness Cubs Will Melt Your Heart (PICTURES)

PICTURES: White Lioness Cubs That Will Melt Your Heart
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HIMEJI, JAPAN - JULY 09: A one month old lioness play at Himeji Central Park on July 9, 2013 in Himeji, Japan. Seven white lioness cubs birth by three female South African loins June 6th, 26th and 30th, those seven white lion start to shown to the public end of this week. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe/Getty Images)
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These cute little cubs will warm the coldest of hearts.

The 13 day old White Lioness cubs are clearly having fun in their new environment and the seven adorable tiny furballs are due to have their first public outing at the end of this week.

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Zoo-keepers struggle to feed the newborn cubs

They are the offspring of three female South African Lions born throughout the month of June at an amusement complex in the city of Himeji in Japan.

Zoo officials said this is the first time white lions have been born at a zoo in western Japan.

Seven Lion Cubs born At Himeji Central Park
Seven Lion Cubs born At Himeji Central Park(01 of18)
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HIMEJI, JAPAN - JULY 09: A one month old lioness plays at Himeji Central Park on July 9, 2013 in Himeji, Japan. Seven white lioness cubs birth by three female South African loins June 6th, 26th and 30th, those seven white lion start to shown to the public end of this week. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Seven Lion Cubs born At Himeji Central Park(02 of18)
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HIMEJI, JAPAN - JULY 09: A one month old lioness play at Himeji Central Park on July 9, 2013 in Himeji, Japan. Seven white lioness cubs birth by three female South African loins June 6th, 26th and 30th, those seven white lion start to shown to the public end of this week. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Seven Lion Cubs born At Himeji Central Park(03 of18)
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HIMEJI, JAPAN - JULY 09: A one month old lion plays at Himeji Central Park on July 9, 2013 in Himeji, Japan. Seven white lioness cubs birth by three female South African loins June 6th, 26th and 30th, those seven white lion start to shown to the public end of this week. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Seven Lion Cubs born At Himeji Central Park(04 of18)
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HIMEJI, JAPAN - JULY 09: A one month old lioness plays at Himeji Central Park on July 9, 2013 in Himeji, Japan. Seven white lioness cubs birth by three female South African loins June 6th, 26th and 30th, those seven white lion start to shown to the public end of this week. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Seven Lion Cubs born At Himeji Central Park(05 of18)
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HIMEJI, JAPAN - JULY 09: A one month old lioness play at Himeji Central Park on July 9, 2013 in Himeji, Japan. Seven white lioness cubs birth by three female South African loins June 6th, 26th and 30th, those seven white lion start to shown to the public end of this week. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Seven Lion Cubs born At Himeji Central Park(06 of18)
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HIMEJI, JAPAN - JULY 09: A one month old lion plays at Himeji Central Park on July 9, 2013 in Himeji, Japan. Seven white lioness cubs birth by three female South African loins June 6th, 26th and 30th, those seven white lion start to shown to the public end of this week. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Seven Lion Cubs born At Himeji Central Park(07 of18)
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HIMEJI, JAPAN - JULY 09: Thirteen day old lioness cubs walk after a feed at Himeji Central Park on July 9, 2013 in Himeji, Japan. The seven white lioness cubs, given birth by three female South African Lions were born on June 6th, 26th and 30th. The cubs will be on public display for the first time later this week. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Seven Lion Cubs born At Himeji Central Park(08 of18)
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HIMEJI, JAPAN - JULY 09: Thirteen day old lioness cubs are held by zoo keepers at Himeji Central Park on July 9, 2013 in Himeji, Japan. The seven white lioness cubs, given birth by three female South African Lions were born on June 6th, 26th and 30th. The cubs will be on public display for the first time later this week. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Seven Lion Cubs born At Himeji Central Park(09 of18)
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HIMEJI, JAPAN - JULY 09: Thirteen day old lioness cubs are fed by zoo keepers at Himeji Central Park on July 9, 2013 in Himeji, Japan. The seven white lioness cubs, given birth by three female South African Lions were born on June 6th, 26th and 30th. The cubs will be on public display for the first time later this week. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Seven Lion Cubs born At Himeji Central Park(10 of18)
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HIMEJI, JAPAN - JULY 09: Thirteen day old lioness cubs are fed by zoo keepers at Himeji Central Park on July 9, 2013 in Himeji, Japan. The seven white lioness cubs, given birth by three female South African Lions were born on June 6th, 26th and 30th. The cubs will be on public display for the first time later this week. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Seven Lion Cubs born At Himeji Central Park(11 of18)
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HIMEJI, JAPAN - JULY 09: Thirteen day old lioness cubs are fed by zoo keepers at Himeji Central Park on July 9, 2013 in Himeji, Japan. The seven white lioness cubs, given birth by three female South African Lions were born on June 6th, 26th and 30th. The cubs will be on public display for the first time later this week. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Seven Lion Cubs born At Himeji Central Park(12 of18)
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HIMEJI, JAPAN - JULY 09: Thirteen day old lioness cubs are held by zoo keepers at Himeji Central Park on July 9, 2013 in Himeji, Japan. The seven white lioness cubs, given birth by three female South African Lions were born on June 6th, 26th and 30th. The cubs will be on public display for the first time later this week. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Seven Lion Cubs born At Himeji Central Park(13 of18)
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HIMEJI, JAPAN - JULY 09: Thirteen day old lioness cubs are fed by zoo keepers at Himeji Central Park on July 9, 2013 in Himeji, Japan. The seven white lioness cubs, given birth by three female South African Lions were born on June 6th, 26th and 30th. The cubs will be on public display for the first time later this week. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Seven Lion Cubs born At Himeji Central Park(14 of18)
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HIMEJI, JAPAN - JULY 09: Thirteen day old lioness cubs are held by zoo keepers at Himeji Central Park on July 9, 2013 in Himeji, Japan. The seven white lioness cubs, given birth by three female South African Lions were born on June 6th, 26th and 30th. The cubs will be on public display for the first time later this week. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Seven Lion Cubs born At Himeji Central Park(15 of18)
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HIMEJI, JAPAN - JULY 09: Thirteen day old lioness cubs are held by zoo keepers at Himeji Central Park on July 9, 2013 in Himeji, Japan. The seven white lioness cubs, given birth by three female South African Lions were born on June 6th, 26th and 30th. The cubs will be on public display for the first time later this week. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Seven Lion Cubs born At Himeji Central Park(16 of18)
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HIMEJI, JAPAN - JULY 09: Thirteen day old lioness cubs are fed by zoo keepers at Himeji Central Park on July 9, 2013 in Himeji, Japan. The seven white lioness cubs, given birth by three female South African Lions were born on June 6th, 26th and 30th. The cubs will be on public display for the first time later this week. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Seven Lion Cubs born At Himeji Central Park(17 of18)
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HIMEJI, JAPAN - JULY 09: Thirteen day old lioness cubs are fed by zoo keepers at Himeji Central Park on July 9, 2013 in Himeji, Japan. The seven white lioness cubs, given birth by three female South African Lions were born on June 6th, 26th and 30th. The cubs will be on public display for the first time later this week. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Seven Lion Cubs born At Himeji Central Park(18 of18)
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HIMEJI, JAPAN - JULY 09: Thirteen day old lioness cubs are fed by zoo keepers at Himeji Central Park on July 9, 2013 in Himeji, Japan. The seven white lioness cubs, given birth by three female South African Lions were born on June 6th, 26th and 30th. The cubs will be on public display for the first time later this week. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)