Overview
- Zoo officials said 7-year-old Zara delivered the calf at about 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 23.
- Both mother and calf are healthy, with the newborn already standing, nursing, and meeting early milestones.
- Public introductions will be scheduled based on Zara’s comfort as staff keep the giraffe building closed for bonding.
- The calf’s father is 17-year-old Jabari, a long-term resident, and the herd also includes Kivuli and Mpenzi.
- The zoo will announce the calf’s name later and highlighted its role in educating visitors about threats to wild giraffes.