Aurora names baby elk Benji after public vote
July 02, 2026 | Aurora, DuPage County, Illinois
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The City of Aurora announced that the baby elk born last month at Phillips Park Zoo has been named Benji after more than 800 public votes.
The naming was disclosed in a city announcement; the Phillips Park Zoo also posted photos and a short video showing Benji alongside his mother. The zoo’s social media release accompanied the naming and provided the first public images of the newborn.
The naming followed a public contest in which residents voted on proposed names. City officials did not provide additional details about the contest timeline or any planned events tied to the announcement.
The Phillips Park Zoo’s photos and video remain the most recent public material about Benji and his mother.
The naming was disclosed in a city announcement; the Phillips Park Zoo also posted photos and a short video showing Benji alongside his mother. The zoo’s social media release accompanied the naming and provided the first public images of the newborn.
The naming followed a public contest in which residents voted on proposed names. City officials did not provide additional details about the contest timeline or any planned events tied to the announcement.
The Phillips Park Zoo’s photos and video remain the most recent public material about Benji and his mother.
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