CLEVELAND (WJW) – Anyone who has been wanting to meet the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s newest baby giraffe won’t have to wait any longer.
The calf, born at the zoo on August 15, will make his public debut at the zoo’s Ben Gogolick Giraffe Encounter on Friday morning.
The baby was born to 14-year-old mom Tuli, who came to Cleveland from the Toledo Zoo last year. Tuli’s mother, Elvira, was born at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in 2003. The newborn’s father still resides in Toledo.
After spending critical bonding time with mom, the baby is now ready to meet guests at the zoo.
Animal lovers are also invited to help name the newest member of the herd. Guests can vote for one of the three following three names:
- Zane (means ‘noble’)
- Malik (means ‘king’)
- Albert (a reference to Lake Albert, located in Uganda)
Funds raised through the naming contest will support the Giraffe Conservation Foundation. Learn how to vote right here.
The voting poll ends on Tuesday, Sept. 2 at the end of the day.
“We’re excited to welcome this new addition to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and continue our commitment to the care and conservation of giraffes,” Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Executive Director Chris Kuhar said in a release. “Every birth is an important step in driving awareness of the conservation issues facing the species, collectively working with our colleagues and partners on a global scale to save them from extinction.”
Jordan Unger
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