Australia Zoo Giraffe babies expected

they certainly are having a baby boom and welcome from another brissie
 
Babies are always cute, and they boost visitorship (is that a word?). These babies come at a great time now since it is during school holidays.
 
have there not been giraffe babies in Queensland before?

*(Also note to nanoboy, the giraffes haven't been born yet I don't think).
 
Chlidonias said:
have there not been giraffe babies in Queensland before?

*(Also note to nanoboy, the giraffes haven't been born yet I don't think).
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Ah ok I get you. I missed that.

My post is still valid (sort of) because they will be born during the summer school holidays, which will be a great marketing ploy.
 
News from the Australia Zoo facebook page today:

Look who just dropped in! The Australia Zoo crew are excited to announce Rosie the giraffe has given birth to a healthy female calf named Skye, the first giraffe ever to be born in Queensland! Mum and bub are both doing well.

Giraffes give birth standing up, and the impact of hitting the ground stimulates the calf to take its first breath. It took little Skye two or three attempts to stand up, but she has taken her first wobbly steps and is already suckling - we couldn't be happier with her progress. Rosie is also doing well and is a fantastic first-time mum, and seems quite content with her new little calf.

Keep an eye on our website Australia Zoo - Home of the Crocodile Hunter - “Conservation through Exciting Education” and social media for updates on Skye's progress!
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The second one has dropped - just one to go now. Another female giraffe was born last week!

Story here: Australia Zoo welcomes baby giraffe

Australia Zoo has welcomed its second baby giraffe in less than a year, hailing it another success for its breeding program.

The baby girl arrived last Thursday afternoon at the Beerwah zoo, born to first-time mum Sally.

Australia Zoo curator Kelsey Engle said mother and daughter were doing well.

Australia Zoo's new giraffe with first-time mother, Sally.
Australia Zoo's new giraffe with first-time mother, Sally. Photo: Australia Zoo

“The calf is just under two metres in height, would weigh approximately 50kg and is doing extremely well,” she said.

“She made her first attempts at walking around half an hour after being born, and it only took around another 30 minutes for the youngster to fully master those long gangly legs.”

Ms Engle said Sally had undergone regular ultrasounds through her 15-month pregnancy to ensure the calf was healthy.

“It was an extremely active calf and often gave us a kick during the procedure during the last couple months,” she said.

“Although seeming a little surprised to see the baby at the end of the labour, Sally did an amazing job as her motherly instincts kicked in.... she was extremely attentive, licking and cleaning the baby immediately.”

Australia Zoo welcomed its first baby giraffe in October 2013, when Rosie gave birth to Skye.

Its third female giraffe, Penny, is also expecting a baby before the end of winter.

All three were fathered by Forrest, the zoo’s resident male giraffe.

The new calf has yet to be named – Australia Zoo has partnered with Channel Seven breakfast program Sunrise to hold a naming competition. Entries are open until Wednesday July 16 through www.yahoo7.com.au/sunrise.
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It's especially surprising all five of Forrest's calves have been female given his own family history. His father Zabulu has produced mostly male calves, especially in his earlier years while his paternal grandfather Harold has also sired mostly male calves.

Harold (1993) > Zabulu (1998) > Forrest (2007)
 
Recent giraffe birth at Australia Zoo

There has apparently recently been a giraffe birth at Australia Zoo

After the birth of Ellie (May 2016) and Gigi (November 2016), Australia Zoo have announced the name of their latest giraffe calf as Scarlett:

G'day from Australia Zoo's giraffe herd!

Anyone know when she was born?
 
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