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The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is welcoming animal lovers to participant in naming its infant patas monkey

The zoo requested a $2 donation for each vote, with an unlimited about of votes a participant can enter

Participants have a choice of four Swahili names that embrace the patas monkey personality and African origins

A California zoo is ready to name its youngest patas monkey and is seeking community input to find the perfect name.

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, located in Palm Desert, Calif., shared with PEOPLE that it welcomed the addition on May 3, 2025. She represents the third generation of females at the zoo. Participants in naming the infant will vote from four potential names and also be entered into a raffle to win a patas monkey experience.

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