Audubon Zoo needs your help selecting a name for their baby orangutan

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Photo credit Audubon Nature Institute

NEW ORLEANS (WWL) — Audubon Zoo has narrowed their selection of names for their infant orangutan down to their top three favorites and is asking the public for help to decide the winner!

The public can vote in a poll beginning today, February 9, and ending on, February 16 at 5 p.m. CST. The poll is being hosted HERE on the Zoo's website.

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The infant's care team has been caring for him 24/7 since he was born on December 24. He’s spending most of his days in the orangutan building getting to meet the rest of the orangutan group.

Zoo officials say the infant continues to gain weight and his care team is providing him with more exercise opportunities to encourage him to build up his grip strength and stamina.

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Featured Image Photo Credit: Audubon Nature Institute