Due to necessary enhancements being made to the giraffe habitat, the giraffes will not be visible outside for the next few weeks. Our giraffes will still be visible through their indoor viewing windows. We apologize for the inconvenience but will keep guests posted with any updates!

Scientific Name: Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi

Found In: Tanzania and southern Kenya

Size: Males reach heights of up to 18 feet tall and females grow to 14 feet tall.

Diet: Herbivore: Its diet consist of leaves of acacia, mimosa, and other trees

Threat Level: Endangered – The population is decreasing because of habitat degradation and poaching for skins, meat, bones and tail hairs.

Facts: Giraffe ‘horns’ aren’t actually horns at all – they are called ossicones, which are formed by cartilage and covered in skin.

Virginia Zoo Giraffes: Male: calf Henry; Females: Noelle and Imara

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