The Columbus Zoo had a contest to name its new baby elephant and fans think they made a perfect choice for the calf.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium revealed the name of the calf, who was born Oct. 21, after narrowing the options down to four choices: Oliver, Frederick, Ozzy and Theodore.

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COLUMBUS − Want to take part in a naming contest for the Columbus Zoo's newest elephant calf? Here's your chance. The public has until Nov. 16 to submit their suggestions. From there, the elephant ...

Six young manatees being cared for at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium are preparing to return to Florida to complete their rehabilitation and eventual release back into the wild. Zoo officials announced ...

The calf was born on Oct. 29, but he “began to decline rapidly” three days later on Nov. 1, according to the zoo “Every effort was made to intervene and improve the dolphin’s chances of survival, but ...

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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indianapolis Zoo is mourning the loss of a dolphin calf who died on Nov. 1, just three days after his birth. The zoo’s Director of Public Relations David Hosick confirmed the ...