The community has spoken and the votes are in! The female Masai giraffe calf, born February 22nd and affectionally known as #BabyLongNeck, now has a name and we are so grateful to everyone who participated! This is the highest engagement we have ever had with a naming contest, a reflection of the love and support our community feels for the animals in our care at their Toronto Zoo. With over 23,000 votes, there was a clear winner, and we’re thrilled to share the giraffe calf’s name is…. 🦒 IMARA 🦒 Imara, which is Swahili for strong, firm, and resilient, was one of five names included in the voting contest. The names were chosen through a partnership with the Kenyan Honorary Consulate in Toronto, ensuring the translation was fitting for this majestic, endangered species. “There’s something deeply hopeful about what our community has chosen to name this calf” says Dolf DeJong, CEO, Toronto Zoo. “She stands for a symbol of strength, optimism and resilience not only for her endange...