Detroit Zoo reveals name for ​first baby gorilla born in its 96-​year history

November 07, 2024 / 1:37 PM

(CBS DETROIT) - The Detroit Zoo has announced the ​name chosen for the baby gorilla that was born at the ​zoo last month.

After announcing that the female baby was the first ​gorilla born at the zoo in its 96-year history, the zoo said ​it was holding a naming contest to pick the baby's name.

In a social media video on Tuesday, the zoo announced ​that Motema, which means "heart" in Lingala, was the ​winning name.

Meet Motema, the first gorilla born at the Detroit Zoo in its 96-year history.

Picture:Detroit Zoo

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