Baby Orangutan Gets Her Name!

The Birmingham Zoo congratulates Evan Lucia as the winner of the Orangutan Naming Contest! The winning name is Nairi. Five-year-old Evan attends God’s House Kindergarten in Vestavia. He chose Nairi because he liked the sound of the name and its Indonesian meaning – “kind one.” Evan will receive an Adopt-an-Animal package for Nairi, a tour of the Animal Nutrition Center, a Zoo Fun Pack, a photo opportunity with an educational animal that includes a Keeper, and a private Keeper chat. The Zoo raised nearly $1000. All donations benefit Orangutan Outreach, whose mission is to protect orangutans in their native habitat while providing care for orphaned and displaced orangutans. Come to the Zoo to view Nairi on exhibit as she enjoys time with her mother.