Giraffe Benito Relocated to More Suitable Habitat in Central Mexico

Following a campaign by activists, Benito embarks on a 2,000km journey from Ciudad Juárez to a safari park in Puebla, joining a herd of seven other giraffes.

Benito, a four-year-old giraffe, has been relocated from Ciudad Juárez's Parque Central zoo to a safari park in the state of Puebla, following a campaign by activists who argued that the extreme climate of Ciudad Juárez was unsuitable for giraffes.
The 2,000km (1,200 miles) journey took approximately 50 hours and was made in a purpose-built 5m-tall container designed to protect Benito from the elements and potentially stressful sights and sounds.
The safari park in Puebla offers a more temperate climate and a larger, more natural habitat for Benito, who will join a herd of seven other giraffes, including three females.
Benito's transfer was monitored by cameras and sensors installed in his container, allowing his keepers to check his temperature and communicate with him during the journey.
Benito's relocation is seen as a victory for the 'Let's Save Benito' collective and other animal rights activists who campaigned for his move, arguing that the extreme temperatures and small enclosure in Ciudad Juárez were not fair for Benito.

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