Cleveland Metroparks Zoo offers naming contest for new baby gorilla

<p>Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and CrossCountry Mortgage are inviting the public to help choose a name for the first gorilla born at the zoo in its 139-year history. The naming opportunity not only will help the male gorilla, born October 26, settle into his home at the zoo but also supports conservation of the critically endangered species in the wild. &nbsp;<br> <br> Participants can cast votes online by making a financial contribution for any of three names at <a href="https://u7142151.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=yFIRYfxJ7XNrRoV4bAUOC8s-2Bz-2B2txTj0nDMwvuXql89tXqt3Zo6gzwjWDzs4jBpAIIXkIsifOEBzT21FF2ZHcEfcNWFU2XmWnFwq9zf0W17o1FLlQEMWEFZo6KxSe-2FlD8-2B-2FOVGjyUx3o5mxFO7ZmK-2BY4VjlygzggUTbxOw4WAs3oDfR87ETnXmk77G5zj37iMHXurVtd7zg-2FUOZsOwbJuQ-2FLdGpbNbERj8YuIJ-2BGF74DB7XBHwD0-2BvF9Kzh0bbrCqM9eqfmMJX3d8fNMQEOzd2tSgrPvO00QMCyS-2BZOmrBQYCf-2Ft7JoLeAy-2FUiCT0SjFgXUe_oeLXKPuZQDilt6GWLhqjobyJd8HD-2BHwPXtxLnvjnNUKpcSuQvifayVfq4-2BDclcojdhO7vU0DEZPnx9WQcFeZg0Y0IkDXbiZmEEWu3-2FVSgbTuvq4at10zbhJqyuBGPXmZfrgfVdrqGv4ylQdekUwrBARI79MlSkOWNsOIfa3H6HNngl66kfYjWKHdEzaEMfON4G277SNb-2BOQlinOlKCX9Qw-3D-3D" target="_blank">FutureForWildlife.org/gorillanaming</a> or by voting in person at the gorilla habitat at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. The three name finalists include:</p> <ul> <li>Bakari, “One who will succeed”</li> <li>Jabari, “Fearless or brave one”</li> <li>Kayembe, “Extraordinary”</li> </ul> <p>“Gorillas are an incredible species and the birth of the first gorilla here in Cleveland has been another reminder of why we need to protect them from extinction,” said Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Executive Director Dr. Chris Kuhar. “Every vote to help name our gorilla will have a direct impact, protecting this iconic and critically endangered species in the wild.”<br> <br> An exclusive video series created in partnership with CrossCountry Mortgage continues to follow the baby’s growth and development.</p> <p>---</p> <p><em><strong>Ways you can help support the show</strong></em></p> <p><strong>Chase Bank -</strong> where you can get a $20