Baby Watch Blank Park Zoo Awaits New Giraff
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Giraffe calves are born nearly 6 feet tall — mid-fall!
After a ~15-month pregnancy, a giraffe gives birth standing up, and the calf drops roughly 5–6 feet to the ground. Alex Payne at Blank Park Zoo is watching closely — this arrival is a major milestone.
Zola's pregnancy required approval from a national SSP committee!
The AZA's Species Survival Plan pairs zoo giraffes by genetics to prevent inbreeding. A studbook keeper tracks every giraffe in North American zoos — no breeding happens without SSP sign-off.
Giraffe calves can add 20–30% to a zoo's attendance after birth!
Baby animal births are among zoos' biggest revenue drivers. Blank Park Zoo's giraffe program is part of the AZA Species Survival Plan — a network of 240+ accredited zoos pooling resources to sustain vulnerable populations.
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