A fuzzy new face has arrived at Phillips Park Zoo in Aurora, and residents are being invited to help make it official — by voting on a name for the zoo’s newest baby elk.
According to the Chicago Tribune, the public is welcome to cast their vote to choose a name for the newborn elk calf. The invitation to participate turns what might otherwise be a behind-the-scenes milestone into a community celebration, giving Aurora families a fun and personal connection to the animals in their own backyard.
Phillips Park Zoo, nestled within Aurora’s beloved Phillips Park, has long been a free community treasure offering residents up-close encounters with native and regional wildlife. The arrival of a baby elk adds an exciting new chapter to the zoo’s story and gives families — especially young animal lovers — a reason to visit and get involved.
Keep an eye out for voting details so you can have a say in what this little one will be called. It’s a small but delightful way Aurora is bringing its community together this summer.
Sources: Chicago Tribune
