Toronto Zoo seeking names for ‘little potato’ baby wombat
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In 2016, Toronto Zoo had a 34-year-old hairy-nosed wombat, claimed at the time to be the world’s oldest wombat.
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Toronto Zoo seeking names for ‘little potato’ baby wombat
By Isaac Callan Global News
Posted September 23, 2026 1:07 pm
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Toronto Zoo's baby wombat. Toronto Zoo
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The Toronto Zoo has another new arrival, and it is turning to the public to decide how to name the “little potato.”
In a social media post, the tourist attraction said its southern hairy-nosed wombat had given birth to a baby girl who needs a new name.
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