(9-5-24) The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo announces the birth of a female reticulated giraffe. Born the morning of August 16 to 11-year-old giraffe Faye and 14-year-old Ezeji, the baby giraffe currently stands at 5’10” and 150 lbs. She is doing very well in the days following her birth, and her name will be revealed at a later date.

Introductions amongst the giraffes have been going well, and guests can now see the newest addition to the herd on exhibit in African Journey. We provide all of the animals in our care with choice and control, meaning they have access to their exhibits but may choose to remain in their behind-the-scenes spaces. Please be patient with the new little one as she becomes comfortable with the exhibit space.

This baby reticulated giraffe becomes the Zoo’s newest ambassador representing wild giraffe in Africa. Giraffe populations continue to plummet due to poaching, habitat destruction, and civil unrest. The Zoo is proud to support the Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) to research giraffes, implement ways to save them, and create a brighter future for this endangered species.

Thank you to Fifth Third Bank for supporting Zoo babies.