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Elmwood Park Zoo welcomes two new baby porcupines; you can have a chance at naming them.

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NORRISTOWN >> Elmwood Park Zoo is thrilled to announce the birth of two North American porcupines (porcupettes) to females Ivanna and Lola. Ivanna’s porcupette was born in the early morning hours on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. Lola’s offspring arrived around 2 a.m. on Sunday, April 10, 2016. Both porcupettes are healthy and available to be seen by guests in their exhibit.

The zoo is also holding a contest to name the new arrivals. Animal lovers may post their suggestions on the zoo’s Facebook page or send an email to contest@elmwoodparkzoo.org. The deadline is April 22 at 4 p.m.