Baby Masai Giraffe Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Parks

Another Masai giraffe has been born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which welcomed two Masai giraffe calves last year.

The calf was born on June 10 and is six feet tall and weighs 183 pounds. According to Scott Terrell, Director of Animal & Science Operations, he’s “playful, curious and pretty chill” and has been spending lots of time with mom, Lily. He has a unique butterfly marking on his right shoulder and heart-shaped markings throughout his coat.

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Due to poaching and habitat destruction, there are only 35,000 Masai giraffes currently in the wild with a declining population. This birth is another success for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan Program.

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Lily and her calf will join the herd on Kilimanjaro Safaris in the coming weeks.

“Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” Premiere Day Sees Special Giraffe Delivery

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Parks

What a special day for Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Not only is it the first day to view the premiere of “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom”, but Disney is also celebrating a new addition to their giraffe family! Check out the details and video below as shared by DisneyParksBlog:

To say we’re excited at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park is putting it lightly  – we are over the moon ecstatic about the premiere of “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom”  from National Geographic, streaming today on Disney+. I know you are going to love getting to see the exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at what goes into caring for the 5,000+ animals who call Walt Disney World Resort home. What better way to celebrate a new show…than with a new addition. 

I’m thrilled to share news that in the wee hours of Tuesday, Sept. 22, a baby female Masai giraffe was born backstage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Weighing in at 156 pounds, she is healthy, actively nursing and was strong and feisty during her neonatal exam. Our girl, yet-to-be-named, is already showing she has a close bond with her mom Mara. The pair will continue to stay backstage until baby meets all her developmental milestones. We expect her to join the herd on the savanna in the coming weeks.