Name the Baby Patas Monkey
She is the youngest member of our new troop, she needs a name — and you can help us choose it!
Born on May 3, 2025, the youngest member of our patas monkey family represents the third generation of females in the troop. Though she’s small, she’s mighty! Her Animal Care team notes that she’s endlessly curious and quick to explore. At this young age, she’s learning daily from her mom and grandmother. You can often spot her dashing across the habitat or leaping up the rocks in playful pursuit of her elders.
Now, this little one is ready for something big — an official name!
Cast your vote by making a donation for your favorite name! Every dollar raised makes a difference — you’ll support the Zoo’s world-class veterinary care, educational programs, and over 100 global conservation projects protecting desert wildlife and wild places around the world.
Each participant will also be entered to win a patas monkey experience at the Zoo for 4: including Zoo admission, a exclusive meet & greet with the patas monkeys’ Care Team, and 2 special-edition monkey plushes!
The name with the most combined donations will win! (A minimum donation of $2 is required per vote — and you can vote as many times as you’d like!)
Vote now through November 11.
Our team has carefully selected four beautiful and meaningful options inspired by the cultural and geographic roots of the patas monkey’s native African range:
Kukua
Meaning "to grow" in Swahili, the name "Kukua" embodies the spirit of possibility that defines the desert, a place where growth unfolds in the most unexpected ways.
Upepo
Asili
