There is something extra special happening at Phillips Park Zoo in Aurora — a brand-new baby elk has arrived, and the public is invited to help give the little one a name.

According to the Chicago Tribune, Aurora residents and animal lovers are being asked to vote on a name for the newborn elk at the beloved zoo. It is a fun, community-driven moment that gives locals a direct hand in welcoming the newest addition to the park’s animal family.

Phillips Park Zoo has long been a cherished destination for Aurora families, offering free access to a variety of animals in a beautiful park setting. The arrival of a baby elk adds an exciting new chapter to the zoo’s story, and the name-voting opportunity is a wonderful way to bring the community together around the occasion.

If you would like to have a say in what this adorable newcomer will be called, keep an eye out for voting details from the City of Aurora and Phillips Park Zoo. It is a small but delightful way to feel connected to one of the city’s most treasured public spaces — and to celebrate new life right here in the community.

Sources: Chicago Tribune