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TODAY reveals name of baby girl giraffe born at Fort Worth Zoo after viewer votes
Summary by The Trophy Club Editorial Desk Kimmy Yam | TODAY , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 27, 2026
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Key points This is significant because Kumi is Kala's 10th baby. A baby girl giraffe was born at the Fort Worth Zoo on May 31 to parents Kala and Apollo.
A baby girl giraffe was born at the Fort Worth Zoo on May 31 to parents Kala and Apollo. The zoo asked TODAY viewers to help choose a name for the newborn, and thousands participated in the vote.
The winning name is Kumi, which translates to the number 10 in Swahili. This is significant because Kumi is Kala's 10th baby. Kumi edged out other contenders, including Honey and Iris, to take the top spot.
Further details about the naming process and the giraffe's birth are available from the source. The Fort Worth Zoo has shared the news of Kumi's name, and more information can be found through their announcement.
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Category: government Published: June 27, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) Reading time: 1 min
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