Help the Fresno Chaffee Zoo name new baby lion
Jan 10, 2025
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - The Fresno Chaffee Zoo is asking the community for help in naming one of its newest additions.
According to the zoo officials, the zoo welcomed a new litter of African lion cubs in November.
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The cubs were born to first-time mom Zamaya.
The zoo announced on social media the female cub was named Asali, which translates to "honey" in Swahili, by the lion care team.
Zoo officials are now asking the community for help in naming her brother. The zoo has chosen three names and is leaving the final decision up to the community.
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The three names chosen by zoo staff are:
Timbavati (Tsonga) - "The place where something sacred came down to Earth."
Maziwa (Swahili) - Milk
Taraj (Swahili) - Hope/Faith
The poll is open and will close on Jan. 16. Zoo officials say they will announce the winning name on Friday, Jan. 17.
To vote on a name, click here.