Overview

• A male Masai giraffe calf was born on April 23, 2025, to parents Mara and Gowon at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
• The mother and calf are currently bonding in a designated area within the park’s South Africa habitat, where visitors can observe them.
• Once reintegrated with the herd, other giraffes will assist in caring for the calf, reflecting natural cooperative behavior.
• Masai giraffes are classified as endangered, with their population declining by 30% over the past 35 years due to habitat loss.
• This birth supports the Masai Giraffe Species Survival Plan, a conservation initiative aimed at protecting the species and its genetic diversity.