The baby Giraffe (female), the first to be born at Ueno Zoo in 37 years, is growing well on the milk provided by animal keeper and has recently started eating leaves as well (see here for the birth announcement).
As our baby turns two months old, we're holding a name vote. Please vote for the name you think is most suitable from the three options provided!
A baby Giraffe drinking milk (Date of photo: March 17, 2020)
Voting period March 2020 Tuesday, the 24th ~Tuesday, March 31st, noon
Name candidates 1. Pomme means "apple" in French. 2. Hiyuri: Named after her father "Hinata" and mother "Ringo". 3. Hikari is the name of an apple variety. It also goes well with the father's name, "Hinata."
How to vote Please cast your vote using the registration form. Anyone can vote.
*You will be redirected to an external site (kintoneapp.com). kintoneapp.com is Toyokumo Co., Ltd. This website is managed and operated by [company name].
Selection method The name with the most votes will be chosen.
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The chosen name will be announced on Ueno Zoo website and the official Ueno Zoo Twitter account, and will also be posted in Giraffe enclosure.
The public viewing date for the baby Giraffe is yet to be determined, but we will inform you as soon as it is decided.
All rights, including copyright, to the chosen name belong to Tokyo Zoological Park Society.
There are no plans for a naming ceremony. Also, there will be no commemorative gifts or presents for those who submitted the winning name. Thank you for your understanding.
[Video] Baby Giraffe drinking milk (Date of photo: March 17, 2020)
