In a heartwarming milestone for Hunter Valley Wildlife Park, Kebibi, a first-time giraffe mum, has welcomed the park’s very first giraffe calf. The healthy male calf was born on 15 September 2024, and only 3 weeks after his birth, weighed in at a sturdy 80 kilograms and over six feet tall.
Kebibi’s birth story unfolded under the night sky, with staff watching through night vision to ensure the process was progressing smoothly without needing to disrupt the mother and calf. Zookeeper Chad Staples, who was on hand for the exciting moment, described the birth as a “tense but thrilling” event after a lengthy 16-month pregnancy.
