According to the zoo, more than 8,000 people recently voted on a name and chose Mopane. Pronounced “Mo-Paw-Nee,” the name represents an African tree with leaves eaten by giraffes. Mopane and ...

Following thousands of votes on social media, we now know her name: Mopane. Sign up for our Newsletters Pronounced “Mo-Paw-Nee,” the name represents an African tree with leaves eaten by giraffes.