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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Debuts Tucker, First Baby Giraffe Born Since 2021

Tucker, a Masai giraffe calf born in February, now joins the Kilimanjaro Safaris savanna, marking a milestone for conservation efforts and guest experiences.

Tucker, the baby Masai giraffe born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Feb. 13, makes his debut in the park’s Harambe Wildlife Reserve, with mom Mara, left, and other members of the herd on Monday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Tucker, the baby Masai giraffe born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Feb. 13, makes his debut in the park’s Harambe Wildlife Reserve, as one of his aunts hovers nearby, Monday, April 7, 2025. Tucker is the first giraffe calf born at Walt Disney World since 2021. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
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Overview

  • Tucker, a baby Masai giraffe born on February 13, 2025, made his debut on April 7 at Disney's Animal Kingdom, the first giraffe birth at the park since 2021.
  • The debut coincides with the 30th anniversary of the Disney Conservation Fund, which has invested over $132 million in wildlife and community conservation initiatives.
  • As an endangered species with only around 30,000 remaining in the wild, Tucker's birth highlights Disney's commitment to the Species Survival Plan and maintaining genetic diversity.
  • Guests on Kilimanjaro Safaris can now see Tucker exploring the savanna alongside his mother Mara and other members of the giraffe herd.
  • Disney emphasizes Tucker’s arrival as a testament to its leadership in animal care and conservation, supported by partnerships with organizations like the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.