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A critically endangered eastern black rhino is a new addition at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in Ohio

The male calf was born on Sept. 22 and made his public debut on Oct. 10

Zoo attendees were able to vote on a name for the young animal, and the pick is expected to be announced soon

A baby rhino has made its triumphant debut at a Cleveland zoo.

The male critically endangered eastern black rhino was born at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in Ohio on Sept. 22, and he made his public debut on Oct. 10.

Born to 22-year-old mother Kibibbi and 25-year-old father Forrest, the calf spent the last month bonding with his mom behind the scenes.

Now, guests can see the baby rhino, as well as others in his herd, at the zoo’s Daniel Maltz Rhino Reserve.

Zoo attendees were able to

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