Baby giraffe born at Gulf Breeze Zoo

  • April 14, 2015
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The Gulf Breeze Zoo welcomed a new addition to its family, but this baby isn't as small as you might think. Gabby, a 13 year old reticulated giraffe, gave birth to a 5’ 8” male calf early in the morning on March 27. Zookeepers had been monitoring Gabby closely for several months before she gave birth and say that both mom and baby are healthy. Giraffe are the tallest land mammals, with males reaching up to 18 feet tall. Giraffe generally give birth to 1 calf after a gestation of around 457 days (15 months). Overall, giraffe populations are considered stable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature; however large portions of their natural habitats have been destroyed. The Reticulated African giraffe population has been estimated to range from only 4,500 to 4,700 in the wild. The new baby has been named Gideon and is already well over 6 feet tall. Baby Gideon, his mother Gabby and the whole giraffe family are available for viewing daily, weather dependent, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. The Gulf Breeze Zoo is home to more than 800 native and exotic animals. The Zoo offers many hands on animal encounters and kid’s activities for field trips, family day trips and birthday parties. The Zoo opens at 9 a.m. daily and is located off Highway 98. Admission to the zoo is $15.95 for adults, $11.95 for children. Military, senior and group rates are available. Call (850) 932-2229, or visit www.GBZoo.com for information.
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