GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — John Ball Zoo has finally revealed the name of its pygmy hippo calf: Hugo.
Pygmy hippo calf born at John Ball Zoo
The zoo announced the name Friday afternoon in a social media post. The name was chosen by the public during a weeklong contest. Voters were able to choose between Hugo, Blitz and Sapo.
“His name means smart and spirited, just like we expect him to be,” zoo officials said in a Facebook post.
Hugo made history Sept. 3 as the first pygmy hippo to be born at the zoo…