ASHEBORO, N.C. – The North Carolina Zoo announced the name of the female southern white rhino calf born at the zoo on Friday, July 13, 2018.

• “Bonnie” was one of two rhinos born at the Zoo last month
• Zookeepers named the rhino in honor of longtime zoo donors
• The Zoo’s herd now boasts seven rhinos on public view

“Bonnie” was one of two rhinos born within just 11 days of each other at the zoo last month. She was born to mother, Kit, and father, Stormy.

Zookeepers named the rhino in honor of longtime zoo donors and supporters they hold in high esteem.

Bonnie is currently with her half-sister, Nandi, and the rest of the herd.

The zoo’s herd now boasts seven rhinos on public view, including Stormy, Linda, Kit, Natalie, Abby, as well as calves Nandi and Bonnie. Two older rhinos, Stan and Olivia live in an off-viewing retirement habitat.