Detroit Zoo Holds Contest for Baby Gorilla Name

The Detroit Zoo has announced the birth of its first baby gorilla, a female, in its 96-year history, born to parents Bandia and Mshindi. The zoo is conducting a public naming contest where votes can be cast for a $10 donation, with all proceeds supporting the Gorilla SAFE (Saving Animals From Extinction) Program. The name options are Usala, Amateka, Mbere, Lobéké, and Motema, each carrying significant meanings related to gorilla conservation. The contest runs from August 26 to September 9, and the name with the highest donation amount will win. Zoo officials are closely monitoring the baby, who is thriving under her mother's care, and they express excitement for her future at the zoo.