The Peoria Zoo has a new zebra. It wants you to help name it
Described as "striking and spirited," with big ears and personality, the unnamed 5-year-old zebra came to Peoria March 3 from White Oak Conservation Center in Florida, where he was born July 3, 2020. His arrival is part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan, a program managing healthy breeding and transfers along accredited zoos like Peoria's.
Visitors can now see the zebra in the zoo's Africa! habitat, where he shares a mixed-species habitat with an 18-year-old female zebra named Phoebe and rhinoceroses.
More: Year of transition: Here's a look at recent changes and the future of the Peoria Zoo
The zoo is asking the public to help celebrate his arrival by voting for six potential names for the zebra. Each vote costs $1 and proceeds benefit Grevy's Zebra Trust, an organization dedicated to protecting and conserving endangered Grevy's zebras in their habitats. Name options include:
Roman
Stripes
Masikio (Swahili for "ears")
Radar
Jimmy
Neuman
'This is a fun way for our community to engage with wildlife conservation in a meaningful way,' said Peoria Zoo director Max Lakes in a release. 'Every vote supports a mission that extends far beyond Peoria — helping to protect a species that is truly at risk.'
Voting is open through July 10 online and at the zoo, and supporters are encouraged to vote as many times as they want.
More: 'Playful spirit': 1-year-old giraffe joins Peoria Zoo from Memphis
This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Peoria Zoo opens voting for name of new zebra
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