Comments on: Time for Reindeer to Shine

By: David G. Signer

David G. Signer — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:13:19 +0000

What subspecies of Rangifer tarandus are they? If they haven't yet been renamed, I'd suggest Peoria and Natasha. Moderator's note: They are Rangifer tarandus sibiricus.

By: Susan (UK)

Susan (UK) — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 11:43:23 +0000

Has any decision on the reindeers’ names been made yet?

By: Pepsi Coke

Pepsi Coke — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 20:54:35 +0000

I like the Reindeer facts. Thanks Brent!

By: Susan (UK)

Susan (UK) — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 18:45:04 +0000

I agree, Holly and Ivy are perfect names. I was disappointed not to see the reindeer when I was there in July. Just as we got to the exhibit we saw the head of one disappear. We hung around for ages, but they refused to come back!

By: Joy in Kansas

Joy in Kansas — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 01:37:02 +0000

Of course you’re not naming one Rudolph, that’s a boy’s name, and SDZ has girl reindeer. I always figured Dancer and Vixen are girls, so those would be good names. But I also like Linda’s (#1) suggestion too.

By: Linda

Linda — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:37:43 +0000

Oh, I love reindeer. Is it true that the females are the ones that still have their antlers in the winter? I do think you should name these beautiful girls Holly and Ivy. Remember the lyrics mention deer:

“The holly and the ivy,
When they are both full grown
Of all the trees that are in the wood
The holly bears the crown
O the rising of the sun
And the running of the deer
The playing of the merry organ
Sweet singing of the choir