Little Rock Zoo announces baby gorilla gender on The Today Show
A gender reveal video was shown on TODAY Friday morning showing two gorillas opening cardboard boxes filled with blue and green paper.
Little Rock Zoo gorilla welcomes newborn
Zoo officials said the mom and dad, Adelina and Kivu, were recommended for breeding by the Gorilla Species Survival Plan. The little one was born on March 1.
In an update from the zoo, officials said the baby has been nursing and is in good health.
Newborn baby gorilla meets Little Rock Zoo caretaker's newborn
Zoo officials are calling for TODAY viewers to name the newest member. The choices are Ruzizi, Kizazi, Beni and Buzibu. To cast your vote, visit Today.com.
KARK 4 News will join zoo officials live Tuesday, April 8, as they announce the name chosen by viewers.
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