Binghamton Zoo’s Baby Porcupine Needs a Name

Binghamton’s Ross Park Zoo now knows their new baby prehensile tailed porcupine is a boy.  The little “porcupette” now needs a name.

The zoo will be taking votes for a name through Thursday, March 15 with the winning name announced on Friday, March 16.

Zoo fans can also help Ross Park’s annual appeal by contributing a donation along with a vote for a name.  The money will be used to expand Patience the sloth’s exhibit area.

To vote on a name, go to bit.ly/BingZooNamingContest.

You can also find a full schedule for the zoo for the upcoming season which starts with the spring Grand Opening April 21^st along with information on volunteer opportunities and summer programs at the zoo website: www.rossparkzoo.com.