It's Time for Pup 719 to Get a New Name!

It's Time for Pup 719 to Get a New Name!
It's Time for Pup 719 to Get a New Name!

It's time for little sea otter pup 719 to get a new name! Voting is only open to Shedd Aquarium members, but here are the candidates:

  • Gilly: For Guillemot Island, near where she was rescued
  • Ellie: For Carmel, the beach where she was rescued
  • Cali: For California, where she was found
  • Poppy: For the California state flower
  • Reya: Derived from Monterey Bay

Shedd will announce 719's new name on Friday, March 18!

Photo via Shedd Aquarium

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