Win tickets to Penang Bird Park by naming its animal stars
PETALING JAYA : Are you a master of monikers? Do you have a knack for names?
Your talent could help the Penang Bird Park, which is inviting the public to name some of its most iconic residents in conjunction with its 37th anniversary on Aug 8.
Standout names could win you complimentary tickets to the park, and the opportunity to have your name featured there!
'We wanted to create something meaningful and joyful for our 37th anniversary. These animals have so much personality, it's high time they are bestowed names that resonate with their biggest fans,' said park founder Gino Ooi.
The animals seeking names are:
1. Rhinoceros hornbill
2. Sulphur crested cockatoo
3. Albino crow
4. A family of four baby emus
5. Malay eagle owl
6. Cassowary
7. Twin baby marmosets
8. Estuarine crocodile
With a commanding call and a curious gaze, the rhinoceros hornbill is calm, confident and a little mysterious. (Penang Bird Park pic)
The 'What's My Name?' campaign consists of two interactive phases: a name suggestion phase (Aug 1-14), followed by a public voting phase (Aug 15-28).
In the first phase, participants can submit their name ideas for each featured animal, based on their images and quirky personality descriptions, such as those in the photo captions above.
In the event of multiple participants suggesting the same name, the earliest submission – based on timestamps – will be eligible.
Once the names have been collected, the second phase begins, with top suggestions going to a public vote on the park's Instagram profile.
The final names, along with the winners, will be announced on Aug 31.
It's not just birds at the Penang Bird Park – this powerful lady shares her space with Tyson, her longtime 'husband'. (Penang Bird Park pic)
Each participant who submits a name with the highest number of votes will receive two complimentary admission tickets to the Penang Bird Park, and be credited on the relevant animal's enclosure signage (for example, 'Named by Aida Tan'), next to a description of that animal's unique traits.
So, will your suggestions be simple or sophisticated, poetic or punny?
Founded in 1988, Penang Bird Park is Malaysia's first and largest bird conservatory, spanning some 2ha in Seberang Jaya.
Home to over 3,000 birds representing over 300 species including 150 native Malaysian species, the park serves as a sanctuary focused on conservation, breeding, and public education.
For the full list of animals and their descriptions, as well as to participate, click here. Follow Penang Bird Park on Instagram to cast your votes.
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