Help name the baby orangutan born at Cleveland Metro Parks Zoo

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Help name this adorable baby orangutan!
The choices are Halim, which means gentle; Rimba, which means jungle; and Zaki, which means pure.

CLEVELAND -- Cleveland Metro Parks Zoo has an adorable new addition, and it needs your help!

This cuddly male orangutan was born on April 28 - the first successful orangutan birth at the zoo since 2014.

Bornean orangutans are considered critically endangered. Deforestation of their native habitat has decreased their population by more than 50% in the past 15 years.

Now, here's where you come in: the zoo needs a name for the baby.

The choices are Halim, which means gentle; Rimba, which means jungle; and Zaki, which means pure.

You can cast your vote online at FutureForWildlife.org .