The Goat Named Pekka
By RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (73326)
Daytona Beach, Florida
February 22, 2022 6:39pm CST
At the Nashville Zoo, a goat that was recently born to the goat herd was given the name Pekka. The name is in honor of the recently retired Nashville Predator goalie Pekka Rinne. His number 35 jersey will be retired at the home game on February 24.
“The Nashville Predators Foundation and the Nashville Zoo have collaborated on many different projects through the years. Since Rinne is the G.O.A.T or Greatest of All Time it seemed appropriate to name a goat after him.
Now Pekka the goat has moved into Grassmere Historic Home and Farm at the zoo joining female goat Kimber with the hopes that they eventually will have goat babies.
The Nashville Predators Foundation have made the announcement of releasing plush goats all with a number 35 jersey and the proceeds of the sales will go to the 365 Pediatric Cancer Fund.
Nashville Zoo is naming one of its goats “Pekka” in honor of Nashville Predators' recently retired goalie Pekka Rinne. Rinne’s number 35 jersey will be retired at a Predators' home game on Feb. 24. “The Nashville Predators Foundatio
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@Carmelanirel2 (8084)
• United States
24 Feb 22
How adorable. I had a friend who loved goats and because of her, I am subscribed to a couple goat pages. She passed away in 2017, but whenever I get a notification about the goats, I remember her.
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@RasmaSandra (73326)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 Feb 22
@Carmelanirel2 I am a big fan of goat cheese
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@Carmelanirel2 (8084)
• United States
25 Feb 22
@RasmaSandra I can't remember if I ever had goat cheese before. I heard it is better than cow cheese.
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@LindaOHio (155961)
• United States
23 Feb 22
That's really a cute goat. I like the idea of selling the plush goats for charity.
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