Overview
- The male calf was born in late September and is thriving, staying close to mother Nala and visible daily in the large water enclosure.
- Berlin residents can submit suggestions via the zoo’s social channels or by email to info@zoo-berlin.de through December 14.
- Confectioner Kinder has taken on sponsorship under its Happy Hippo brand, which the zoo announced alongside the naming call.
- A joint jury of the zoo’s hippo team and the honorary sponsor will choose the winning name after submissions close.
- Director Andreas Knieriem says he favors short, sonorous first names that carry a touch of Berlin.