by Noella Noelophile®
What would you call two baby reindeer? (Other than “adorable”?)
That was not a rhetorical question.
From now through December 9th, the Los Angeles Zoo is having a contest.
They’re hosting a family of reindeer from now through January 8th, for their annual “Reindeer Romp”. The L.A. Zoo is the only place in Los Angeles where you can see live reindeer during the Christmas season.
In residence are “Holly” and “Nick”, with their two fawns. And the six-month-old babies need names. So the L.A. Zoo’s “Reindeer Names” Contest is happening right now!
To compete, you need to visit the Zoo, and take a picture of one or both of the young deer. (They’re a male and a female. ) Then, you can upload your photo or video to the L.A. Zoo’s website, and caption it with your suggested names. (You can also share your photo on Instagram or Twitter, using the caption #ReindeerNames.)
There’s a third step–and it’s important. Remembering that we’re in the age of social media–you need to get your friends to vote for your chosen name.
The winner could receive a $200 Amazon gift card and a Family Deluxe membership at the Los Angeles Zoo, according to their website.
“Dasher”, “Dancer”, “Prancer”, etcetera, are already taken. But certainly, you’re going to be a lot more creative than that.
The Los Angeles Zoo is accepting entries for their “Reindeer Names Contest” from now through Friday, December 9th. Here’s the link for more information.
And don’t miss “Reindeer Romp”, with kids’ crafts, puppet shows, reindeer keeper talks, ice carving, Santa photos and more, from now through January 9th at the Los Angeles Zoo–which is celebrating its 50th anniversary!
The Greater Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Garden is located at 5333 Zoo Drive in Los Angeles’ Griffith Park. “Reindeer Romp” hours are 10 am to 4 pm, and all activities except Santa photos are free with paid Zoo admission. Here’s the link for general visitor information.