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Indy Zoo baby elephant turns one-month-old, Zoo asks for naming help

Voting is open to help the Indy Zoo name the baby elephant
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INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Zoo is continuing their celebration of their newest family member.

The baby elephant was born on Sept. 4 (Labor Day) to mother Zahara.

Now, the Indianapolis Zoo is turning to visitors and followers to name the baby.

Voting opened on Monday for followers to choose between three names — Maji (meaning water), Jabari (meaning fearless or brave), and Zambezi (Meaning great river).

Voting is open until noon on October 16. You can vote for your favorite name here.