Cleveland Metroparks Zoo announced the arrival of a male, critically endangered Eastern black rhino calf last month and the community can help name this newest addition to the rhino herd.
The calf was born on Saturday, September 13, to 22-year-old mother Kibibbi and 25-year-old father Forrest. It is bonding behind the scenes with mom and is not yet on public view. Guests are encouraged to follow Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s social media channels for when the calf will make its public debut at the Zoo’s Daniel Maltz Rhino Reserve.
Each of these names are culturally significant to communities in Eastern black rhinos’ wild habitat range. The naming contest ends October 15 and the winning name will be announced on social media shortly after.
Makena means “happy one”
Kenza means “treasure”
Kamari means “like the moon”
Visit https://www.clevelandzoosociety.org/what-we-fund/rhino to donate and vote.
