Help name the National Zoo’s new Giant Octopus!
The newest resident of the National Zoo in Washington D.C. is a juvenile Pacific Giant Octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini). Event though the charismatic cephalopod arrived at the zoo in February of this year, he (or she?) still needs a name. And you can help!
Polls are currently open until noon on Wednesday, April 7 to vote on one of four names: Vancouver, Olympus, Ceph, Octavius.
Personally, I can’t decide between “Ceph” and “Octavius” (too bad Mister Splashy Pants is already taken), but I will definitely put in my vote before the deadline.
The winning name will be announced via the the octopus cam at 2 p.m. and on Facebook, and Twitter shortly thereafter.
UPDATE: The people have spoken, and the octopus’ name is “Octavius.”
photo by Natalie Metzger
Tags: Enteroctopus, giant octopus, National Zoo, Smithsonian
