Help Name Indiana Zoo's Penguin: Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden

The baby penguin chick that was born in April at Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden needs a name.

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Baby Penguin Gender Reveal

In the bird world, you can't just tell if it is a boy or girl right off the bat. In order to determine the sex of the chick, a blood sample has been sent to be evaluated. Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden has been building the suspense for three months, and now we can reveal that the baby penguin is a boy.

Name the Penguin Fundraiser

This very special baby penguin needs your help in naming him. Zoo officials have five names picked out and your donations and votes will determine his name.

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I really wanted PingWing on the list, so instead I will vote for Pickle!

Louie
Maverick
Jester
Rocky
Pickle

Here's How to Vote:

First, head over to MeskerParkZoo.com. You'll see the 'DONATE NOW' button in the top right corner.

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This will take you to the poll and fundraiser.

Choose 'Name the Penguin'. Each vote for a name is $2.00, and you can vote as much as you would like. Next, use the drop-down tab to select your favorite name for the baby boy penguin.

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Voting will be live through Monday, July 31, 2023. The winning name will be announced on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. #VotePickle

5 Reasons to Visit Mesker Park Zoo in Evansville, Indiana

There is quite an adventure on the West Side of Evansville, Indiana. What kind of adventure - It's a zoo! Mesker Park Zoo & Botanical Gardens is open 365 days a year and offers family memberships.

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