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Detroit Zoo announces name of baby gorilla
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Samantha Sayles , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Over 3,000 guests participated in the vote, with one name receiving over 1,300 votes.
A new addition to the Detroit Zoo has been given a name. The baby western lowland gorilla's name is derived from a word meaning forest. This name was chosen by zoo guests through a voting process.
The voting took place in late July and resulted in the selection of a name that also refers to a conservation area. Over 3,000 guests participated in the vote, with one name receiving over 1,300 votes. Further details about the baby gorilla and its family are available from the Detroit Zoo, including information about its parents and birthdate.
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Category: government Published: August 13, 2026 Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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