RAISING KINDI
Our New Infant Gorilla
NAMING KINDI
We usually seek your help in naming our newborn
animals. This time, in recognition of their devotion and tireless caretaking, gorilla keepers were
given the opportunity to name Mia’s offspring.
Mia earned the nickname “squirrel” because of her
playfulness, quickness and agility. Keepers chose
to honor her by naming her infant ”Kindi” which
means squirrel in Swahili. Kindi also rhymes with
Mshindi, the name of her father.
4 • Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Summer 2016