ALL RIGHT BUDI..IT'S never easy choosing a name for a baby...but young Cian Cooke passed the jumbo-sized task of christening christening: see baptism. this latest addition to Dublin Zoo Dublin Zoo (Irish: Zú Átha Cliath), in Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland is the largest zoo in Ireland and one of Dublin's most popular attractions. Founded in 1830 it is the fourth oldest scientific zoo in the world, after Tiergarten Schönbrunn in Vienna, London Zoo, . The 11-year-old won a competition to name the first bull elephant born in Ireland - and came up with Budi, which means "wise one" in Indonesian. Cian, from Tallaght in Dublin, said yesterday: "My dad and I thought it was a good name as an elephant never forgets so he would definitely be a 'wise one'." Cian's family have won a VIP Day Out and an annual pass for Dublin Zoo. A spokesman said the staff "were delighted with such a great response". CAPTION(S): MUMMY'S BOY Family and friends offer some protection to their little pal; EL OF A DAY Inquisitive in·quis·i·tive adj. 1. Inclined to investigate; eager for knowledge. 2. Unduly curious and inquiring. See Synonyms at curious. Budi sniffs out his new surroundings at the zoo; HERD THE ONE...Cian; TRUNK CALL Budi trumpets her arrival at Dublin Zoo yesterday |
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