Gemma, Kai and Ren garnered otterly overwhelming support from the community and are now the names of the three newest Asian small-clawed otter pups at the Aquarium. The community, including visitors, cast more than 7,000 votes during a week-long voting period. All the name recommendations came from volunteers at the Aquarium and honored the pups' native habitats of Indonesia, the Philippines, southeast Asia, southern China, and southern India.
Gemma (gem, precious stone)
Kai (sea, shell, warrior)
Ren (purity, lotus, perfection)
Gemma is a female pup, the first to open her eyes, and the loudest of the three pups. Kai is a very large male pup and enjoys a good nap. Ren is also a male pup and is the smallest of the litter, yet meeting milestones quickly.
Find out more about the trio.
NEXT STEPS
Gemma, Kai, and Ren remain behind-the-scenes with parents, Leia and Quincy, and sisters, Stella, Mae, and Selene. Stay up to date with their growth and find out when they will make their debut on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube.
