RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Metro Richmond Zoo has announced the inclusion of a new baby Gemsbok to their exhibit and is asking the community to help name it.

The Metro Richmond Zoo introduced a baby male Gemsbok — a species of large antelope native to Southern Africa — to its exhibit on Nov. 7. The Gemsbok was born on Oct. 7 to its parents, Bridgette and Finneas after a nine-month gestation.

  • The Metro Richmond Zoo introduces a baby Gemsbok to its exhibit on Oct. 7. (Photo: Metro Richmond Zoo)
  • The Metro Richmond Zoo introduces a baby Gemsbok to its exhibit on Oct. 7. (Photo: Metro Richmond Zoo)
  • The Metro Richmond Zoo introduces a baby Gemsbok to its exhibit on Oct. 7. (Photo: Metro Richmond Zoo)
  • The Metro Richmond Zoo introduces a baby Gemsbok to its exhibit on Oct. 7.

The baby Gemsbok has not been named by the Metro Richmond Zoo. However, the zoo is welcoming suggestions to be commented on their Facebook post.