Help Name Our Spring Surprise
In case you haven’t heard, our herd just got a little bigger (and taller)—we recently welcomed a new giraffe calf to the Zoo!
Born in the early morning hours of March 27 to Kipi, the 4-year-old reticulated giraffe, this adorable calf arrived as a complete surprise. Kipi, who only arrived at the Zoo in November, wasn’t known to be pregnant, so the birth of her baby has brought us nothing but joy! The female calf is thriving, nursing well, and Kipi is proving to be a wonderful first-time mom.
At 128 pounds and about six feet tall, the calf is growing strong every day, and we’re keeping a close eye on her health and development. But here’s the fun part—we need YOUR help in choosing a name for her!
Naming Contest
By making a donation to support her care, you’ll have the opportunity to enter for a chance to give her the perfect name. Not only will your donation help provide essential care for both mom and calf, but it’ll also allow you to be part of this exciting new chapter in our herd’s history!
Here’s how to participate:
🦒 Donate: Each $100 donation earns you one entry
🦒 Team Up: Don’t worry if you can’t hit the $100 mark alone! Team up with friends and family to pool your donations.
🦒 Make a Difference: Every donation goes directly toward the ongoing care of the calf and our herd. Your generosity supports their daily needs, health care, and our ongoing conservation efforts.
🦒 Win the Naming Rights: A winner will be selected at random on April 23rd. The winning name will then be announced publicly on Thursday, May 1st.
*Please note, we can never guarantee the duration of time an animal will call our campus home. With that said, we expect that the new baby giraffe will be with us for years to come.
How Else Can I Help?
Making a gift is the most impactful way to support the new giraffe calf, but it’s not the only one! You can also help by purchasing a limited edition giraffe mom and calf adoption.
100% of proceeds from each adoption package supports animal care, education programs, and wildlife conservation for endangered and threatened species. Each package includes:
- Giraffe mom and calf plush keepsake
- Two (2) one-time-use Zoo tickets valid for one year
- Personalized Official Animal Adoption Certificate
- A giraffe fun fact sheet
- A frameable 4×6 photo of giraffe Kipi and her calf
- Free shipping & handling
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