Help Name This Baby Giraffe in Iowa, But Hurry
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A 6-foot, 125-pound male giraffe was born Monday, January 18, at
Blank Park Zoo, Des Moines. His parents are Skye, a 6-year-old giraffe who has lived at the zoo since 2015 and dad is Jakobi, a 15-year old giraffe.
Now the sweet baby needs a name and we can help.
Mosi - meaning first born
The public voting is underway now through February 2nd. The name that gets the most votes will be revealed the next day.
Zoo keepers and veterinary staff examined the giraffe about 36-hours after he was born, and determined the calf s height is six feet and weight is 125 lbs. The calf’s mother, Skye, is a six year-old giraffe, who has lived at Blank Park Zoo since 2015. This is her first calf. Jakobi, the father, is 15 years-old and has previously sired several calves.
Blank Park Zoo reveals name choices for giraffe calf Share Updated: 9:49 AM CST Jan 29, 2021
Blank Park Zoo reveals name choices for giraffe calf Share Updated: 9:49 AM CST Jan 29, 2021
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TRACKING THE COVID-19 VACCINE Share Updated: 9:49 AM CST Jan 29, 2021 Blank Park Zoo on Friday announced three name choices for its newborn male giraffe.Skye, a 6-year-old giraffe, gave birth to the calf on Jan. 18. The public is encouraged to vote on its favorite of the following three names:Mosi - meaning first born Raza - meaning hope Ikemba (Kemba) - meaning strength of a nation, power of the people, full of faith Voting opened Friday and will continue through Feb. 2. The winning name will be announced Feb. 3. Blank Park Zoo said voting is free, but donations benefiting the zoo are encouraged. The zoo said it continues to combat revenue loss related to the COVID-19 pandemic.Visit blankparkzoo.com/vote to vote and blankparkzoo.com/don
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The baby giraffe seen above needs a name, and you can help.
Recently, we gave you the exciting news from Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, that they had welcomed this adorable new addition to their ranks. 6-year-old Skye gave birth to her first calf and they ve just announced that voting is open to decide on a name for this little guy.
According to KCCI, you have until Tuesday, February 2 to pick between these three choices that all have a special and symbolic meaning:
Mosi - meaning firstborn
Ikemba (Kemba) - meaning strength of a nation, power of the people, full of faith
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