Colorado zoo asks for help naming adorable baby gorilla

The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has welcomed its first gorilla baby born at the location in 13 years and is requesting the public’s help in giving the gorilla a name.

The public can donate any amount starting at $5 until Thursday, Oct. 9 to vote for one of three names that the keepers have chosen. The name receiving the most combined donations will win. The name choices are Abu, Ryder, or Sully.

The money raised will help fund historic improvements to great ape habitats at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.

“Every donation supports a brand new home for gorillas, orangutans and more,” reads the zoo’s press release.

The winning name will be announced on Wednesday, Oct. 15.

A donor has also agreed to match all donations up to $25,000 so all donations can have twice the impact. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a nonprofit, an an AZA-accredited zoo that doesn’t receive tax support. According to the zoo, improvements depend on admissions, programs, and donations.

Vote to help name the baby gorilla .