Tennessee zoo director announces name for spotless giraffe

LIMESTONE, Tenn. (NBC, KYMA/KECY) - The spotless giraffe that was born a short time ago at Brights Zoo in Limestone, Tennessee now has a name: "Kipekee"

Zoo Director David Bright announced the new name live on the Today Show Tuesday morning.

"Kipekee" beat out several other suggested names in a public voting poll. It means "unique," which is fitting for this giraffe.

Kipekee is believed to be the world's only giraffe born without spots. The adorable creature has already drawn visitors from across the country, and around the world to the small zoo in Tennessee where attendance has doubled.

New visitors have been showing up that the zoo decided to expand its parking lot before the Labor Day weekend.