Lincoln Park Zoo baby zebra needs a name

August 24, 2012 (CHICAGO)

Zookeepers want animal lovers to vote for their favorite among four Swahili names:

  • Hanisi, which means "born on Thursday";
  • Akili, which means "clever";
  • Kito, which means "jewel"; and
  • Daktari, which means "doctor" or "healer."

Animal enthusiasts can vote at www.lpzoo.org/namethezebra now through Thursday, Aug. 30. The winning name will be announced on Aug. 31, on the zoo's Facebook page, a release from the zoo said.

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