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section: culture
first_reported: 2026-11-13 13:12 CST
updated: 2026-11-13 13:12 CST
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# Lincoln Park Zoo names monkey Moshi after community vote

Lincoln Park Zoo named a monkey Moshi, the winner of a community vote with over 3,000 voters. Zoo officials said the name means "smoke" in East African languages.

Section: [Culture & Events](/chicago/section/life.md) · Entities: [Lincoln Park Zoo](/chicago/wiki/lincoln-park-zoo.md)

## Coverage

- [CBS Chicago](https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/lincoln-park-zoo-monkey-moshi/), 2026-11-13 13:12 CST: Lincoln Park Zoo names monkey after community vote

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