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ABQ BioPark Zoo Baby Rhino Has Been Named 2012

By John McCormack, CRS

Real Estate Agent with Albuquerque Homes Realty 16572

November 27, 2012 10:53 PM

ABQ BioPark Zoo Baby Rhino Has Been Name 2012 chopper, john mccormack, realtor, albuquerque homes realty

It’s official the Abq BioPark Zoo rhino calf's name has been announced. Ta -Da... Let us introduce CHOPPER!

The name Chopper was suggested by more than 500 people in remembrance of Jimmy "Chopper" Abalos. Abalos sponsored multiple little league teams called the "Rhinos." Jimmy "Chopper" Abalos believed in the theory of a Rhinoceros Success - taking charge, focusing and being unstoppable while moving toward dreams and goals.

The baby rhino Chopper will remain behind-the-scenes for several more months. Chopper is still still adjusting well and as of today weighs in at 214 pounds gaining an average of 2 -3 pounds a day. ABQ BioPark Zoo Baby Rhino Has Been Name 2012 and we’re very excited!

Abq BioPark Zoo Has Baby Rhino 2012

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Anita Clark

Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA

Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

John: A cute name and a good way to remember a local patron. Have a wonderful Wednesday.

Nov 27, 2012 06:38 PM

Conrad Allen

Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA

Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi John. A baby rhino is a oxymoron:)

Nov 27, 2012 07:12 PM

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400

The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY

Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

John, Sounds like a perfect name for this new addition and I like the reasoning for the choice...

Nov 27, 2012 08:10 PM

Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

John, great name and great tribute to someone who gave your community so much! Enjoy your day!

Nov 27, 2012 08:13 PM

Ginny Gorman

RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI

Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

John, i think i saw chopper on the news recently and he is so sweet looking...nice naming idea.

Nov 27, 2012 08:15 PM

Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®

Lewisburg, WV

Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

John, that's a great name for this baby rhino...but I would rather lose 2-3 pounds than gain them :)

Nov 27, 2012 08:47 PM

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning John. What a great story well told. I like it and think the name suits him and is appropriate given what you have explained about his name sake.

Nov 27, 2012 08:50 PM

Ron Marshall

Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN

Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

Great name for a baby Rhino. Thanks, John McCormack!!!

Joanna Cohlan

Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY

Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

CHOPPER is absolutely delicious-and I love the name-it is powerful and adorable at the same time. And what a great story too!

Nov 27, 2012 08:58 PM

Scott Godzyk

Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH

One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

How cute, we do not have a big zoo anywhere near here, my zoo viewing has been in Disney's Animal Kingdom. I enjoy your pictures and stories.

Nov 27, 2012 10:54 PM

Krystal Knott

Christie's International Real Estate - Summit Colorado - Breckenridge, CO

Breckenridge CO Real Estate & All Summit County CO

John, what a great name for the little rhino. I can't believe how much he already weighs and how much he gains per day, I had no idea. --Krystal

Nov 27, 2012 11:12 PM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

John (QMan)- I think that's the perfect name! Tell Debbie I think Chumley sounded cute as well!

Nov 27, 2012 11:24 PM

Cheryl Thomson REALTOR Ret Army

United Real Estate DC Metro Region (703.216.5635) cheryltee47@gmail.com - Prince William, VA

Associate Broker in Northern Virginia

Any baby being born is a blessing...even the animals. I know the zookeeper has its work cut out and glad there is an edition.

Nov 27, 2012 11:41 PM

Carie Shapiro

North Shore Suburbs & Chicago Real Estate - Evanston, IL

I believe in the theory of a rhinoceros' success too! Perhaps I'll start referring to myself as Carie "Chopper" Shapiro :)

Seriously, really cute photo and great name ... perfect for that little guy!

Nov 27, 2012 11:57 PM

Pam Miller

Realty Associates - Conroe, TX

Broker Associate - Water Crest on Lake Conroe

John - Little "Chopper" is adorable! He will be proud of his new name:)

Nov 28, 2012 12:00 AM

Dick Greenberg

New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO

Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi John - That's a good name for the cute little guy. It would be fun to go see him when they he's out.

Nov 28, 2012 12:13 AM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi John -- Chopper seems an appropriate name on so many levels for the new baby rhino at Albuquerque BioPark Zoo.

Nov 28, 2012 01:09 AM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Chopper is a wonderful name being, as it is, based on a wonderful person. I like his Rhinoceros philosophy.

Nov 28, 2012 04:53 AM

Kerrie La Guardia

ActiveRain, Community Manager - Kirkland, WA

Let it Rain!

I LOVE this name!! It couldn't be more fitting!

Nov 28, 2012 07:32 AM

Debbie Walsh

SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY

Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

A few years ago I got to feed a rhino when I was in Florida and it was an amazing experience. Love animals!

Nov 29, 2012 02:46 AM

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