What is red, black, and white, has four legs, and is a brand new memphian?

The newly born red panda cub at the Memphis Zoo, that’s what!

The baby boy was born on June 3rd and is the newest addition to Cat Country. In hopes of educating our community on this lesser known, endangered species, the Zoo is asking for our assistance. We get to choose the name! Isn’t that awesome?!

There will two phases to the naming process.

Phase 1 (Now until Sept. 8th): name submissions on the Memphis Zoo’s Facebook page The Zoo will also host a Twitter contest on the last day of name submissions for a family four-pack of tickets to the Le Bonheur Zoo Boo

Phase 2 (Sept. 10th-Sept. 18th): VOTE! The top five name choices will be posted along with photos of the new red panda cub on the Memphis Zoo’s Facebook page and Instagram account. To vote, one must like the photo associated with his or her name choice. Voting ends at 5 p.m Sept. 18th.



The name reveal will take place Sept. 19th which coincides with International Red Panda Day! So, let’s get out there are help our new furry friend feel welcomed!