Baby elephant name narrowed to three
Louisville Zoo visitors invited to vote for Jonesy, Angus or Scotty 

(Editor’s note: Photos of the baby elephant are available upon request)

More than 7,000 names were submitted for the male baby elephant in the Zoo’s baby naming contest presented by Norton Healthcare.

The Louisville Zoo judges, comprised of the elephant area zookeepers, narrowed the search for the baby elephant name down to three entries: Jonesy, Angus and Scotty. There were multiple entries for each finalist name selected, and winners will be chosen at random.

Zoo visitors will be able to vote on their favorite name now through Wednesday, May 24 at the kiosk on the Front Plaza. Votes can be placed by making a contribution via coins into the slot representing a favorite name. The name with the highest total donations will be the winner and will be announced June 1. All proceeds support the Zoo’s efforts to provide excellent care for animals, a great experience for you and a better future for all living things. A portion of the proceeds will support conservation efforts in Africa.

Two runners up will receive a Zoo ticket prize pack, plush elephant and $25 gift certificate from Whole Foods.

The grand prize winner of the contest will receive a Zoo family membership, baby and mom plush elephant, two round trip tickets from Frontier Airlines valued at $1,000, a $50 gift certificate from Whole Foods, a Norton Healthcare prize basket, a Lowe’s Charbroil Gas Grill and hide-a-way garden hose (together a $150 value), and behind-the-scenes tour to meet baby and Mom with their keepers.

The baby elephant is strong and growing rapidly. He currently weighs 350 pounds and is on exhibit daily from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m., weather permitting.

The naming contest is presented by Norton Healthcare with additional support from Frontier Airlines, Whole Foods Market, Lowe’s, WAVE 3 TV and 102.3 WXMA.

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