Help Metro Richmond Zoo choose name for baby pygmy hippo
Published: Jan. 18, 2023 at 12:08 PM EST
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - After receiving thousands of recommendations, Metro Richmond Zoo needs your help choosing a name for its newest pygmy hippo.
The baby hippo was born just before Christmas, and the zoo says she is growing fast!
Here’s a list of the finalists:
- Petunia
- Dumplin’
- Penelope
- Holly
- Gayla
- Olive
The poll closes Sunday, Jan. 22 at 11:59 p.m. and the name will be announced the following week.
To vote for your favorite name, click here.
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