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ABQ BioPark Welcomes Baby Hippo: Help Choose Her Name!

10/29/2025

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The ABQ BioPark announced the new baby hippo is a girl, born on October 14.
The BioPark invites the public to name the hippo by voting for Maisy, Magdelena, Chama, or Pearl, through Instagram or online, with voting open until November 4 at 11:30 p.m.
The baby hippo is reportedly very active and has shown interest in solid food.
BioPark senior keeper Bricker Thietten noted the hippo is ahead of schedule in reaching milestones.

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The ABQ BioPark announced the new baby hippo is a girl, born on October 14.
The BioPark invites the public to name the hippo by voting for Maisy, Magdelena, Chama, or Pearl, through Instagram or online, with voting open until November 4 at 11:30 p.m.
The baby hippo is reportedly very active and has shown interest in solid food.
BioPark senior keeper Bricker Thietten noted the hippo is ahead of schedule in reaching milestones.