Cong Thi Tai No, Binh Duong, Christmas...

(NLĐO) - At the end of the year, when you visit Saigon Zoo, don't forget to check out the "waves of curiosity" from the unique and unusual names of the animals there.

Two Bengal tiger cubs, named "Binh" and "Duong," are causing a sensation among visitors. The story of Binh and Duong began on May 13, 2023, when they were both born at the Saigon Zoo.

Binh's father, Duong, is a tiger born at the Saigon Zoo in 2014, while his mother is one of four Bengal tigers received from the Binh Duong Provincial Forest Protection Department in 2022. Their names are an expression of gratitude to the local community for its support in the conservation of the species.

Lý giải về tên động vật — The names Binh and Duong signify gratitude to the local community for their support in the conservation of the species - Photo: Saigon Zoo.

And what about the raccoon family? You'll surely chuckle when you hear about the raccoon named "Princess Earless." This charming name comes from a story about her "escape from danger."

Accordingly, on the morning of September 30, 2020, the raccoon was discovered in a -18°C refrigerated container that had arrived from the United States. After 35 days adrift at sea, the raccoon adapted and formed a family with the male raccoon "Khanh Nau," creating a special first love story in the garden.

The group of polar foxes is also the "center" of attention. These polar foxes were rescued from difficult situations and now live at the zoo with memorable names such as "An", "Khang", "Thinh", and "Vuong".

The story of caring for them is worth mentioning not only for the dedication but also for the patience and love of the profession.

We can't overlook baby hippo "Ca" – a name as endearing as the way he interacts with visitors. Born on September 25, 2023, baby Ca quickly became a "star" at the garden.

From the moment she was born, the baby showed curiosity, poking her head out of the water to "pose for photos" with visitors. These days, when you visit her, you'll find her still cheerful, even though she's always "wondering" why her dad Chia and mom Bo have to live separately.

Noel the bear is a sun bear – a rare animal listed as protected by the CITES Convention and Vietnamese law.

The sun bear is the smallest bear in the world , living primarily in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, including Vietnam. They possess many unique characteristics, from their jet-black fur to their long tongues adapted for eating insects.

Sharing about Noel's journey of growing up, Mr. Mai Khac Trung Truc, director of the zoo's animal enterprise, said that the bear was born at the end of 2020, much to the surprise and joy of the zoo's staff.

This is one of the few cases of sun bears successfully reproducing naturally in captivity. The cub was named Noel because its birth date is close to Christmas.

Concluding our exploration , each name at the zoo is not only a creation but also tells a touching story about connection and responsibility towards nature.

Whether it's Christmas, Christmas, or the Year of the Pig, they all remind us of the value of conservation and empathy for the wild world. A visit to the zoo is therefore not just an entertainment journey, but also an opportunity to further appreciate the environment and the precious creatures around us.