Louisville Zoo welcomes first baby giraffe in over a decade, a healthy Masai giraffe calf.
Louisville Zoo has its first baby giraffe in over a decade, a Masai giraffe calf born to Kianga and Baridi. The calf, 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 160 pounds, is healthy and being closely monitored by staff. The birth is part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan to maintain genetic diversity for managed animal populations. Public debut and naming announcement are expected soon.
August 12, 2024
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