COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is asking for your help naming their new baby gorilla, who was born on July 21.

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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo welcomes first baby gorilla in over a decade Aidan Hulting

This is the first time in 13 years a baby gorilla was born at the zoo.

In order to vote on the little guy's name, the zoo is asking for a $5 minimum donation to support building a brand new home for the gorillas and orangutans at the zoo.

The following three names and the reasoning behind them are listed below:

Ryder: a nod to this baby's particular skill at riding on his mom's back

Sully: in honor of a bright and furry Pixar character with a heart of gold

Abu: because he's skilled and loyal

“We’re so excited for our community to get involved in naming

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