Our giraffe habitat lets you get amazingly close to these tremendously tall creatures. A giraffe could look into a second-story window without even having to stand on its tiptoes! There is only one giraffe species, but there are several subspecies—two of which are endangered.

We can gain valuable insights from studying wild giraffe populations that can be applied to enhancing the care and management of giraffe in human care. Likewise, insights gained from ex situ environments can inform conservation efforts in the wild.

Blending right in: In a zoo, giraffes stand out. But think of giraffes' presence in their African habitat, where their coat patterns actually serve as camouflage, blending with shadows and leaves. Giraffes are well adapted for living on the open, tree-dotted African plains.

5 天之前 · The zoo hopes to build a new home for its giraffe herd. Plans call for an overlook plaza with feeding stations that would put visitors at the same level as the animals. Giraffes will also have ...

Masai giraffes grow up to 18 feet tall, making them the lookout towers of the savannah. Their six-foot-long necks enable them to eat leaves, flowers, and twigs that most animals cannot reach. Like humans, giraffes have seven neck vertebrae, although each neck bone may be …

Welcome to the Giraffe Cam! Giraffes, rhinos, and more! Enjoy this view of the African Plains habitat from the Kijamii Overlook at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

Giraffes are the tallest land animals, able to look into a second-story window without having to stand on tiptoes! It takes a lot of leaves to fuel such large animals. Giraffes may eat up to 75 pounds (34 kilograms) of food per day, nibbling on leaves from Africa’s acacia trees.

Meet the majestic giraffe at the Columbus Zoo. Learn about their African savanna habitat, unique long necks, and conservation efforts!

Giraffes are herbivores and browsers. They feed mainly on branches and leaves from acacia trees, although they have been known to eat as many as 100 other plant species. At the Zoo, the giraffes eat acacia, alfalfa, giraffe chow and vegetables. Giraffes form loosely organized groups of …

Giraffes live in herds, where males may battle it out for dominance and access to females by swinging their necks into each other. Giraffes are always on watch for danger as they eat. They sleep only a few hours a day. If threatened, they can run up to 35 miles per hour for a …