North American AZA Generic Giraffe Population

[Smaggledagle]

The (1.0) giraffe born on October 15th, 2024, at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Texas was named Janson.

Also a (1.0) giraffe was born February 3rd, 2025, at Fossil Rim to (0.1) Nettie.

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

 

[USZOOfan42]

The (1.0) giraffe born on October 15th, 2024, at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Texas was named Janson.

Also a (1.0) giraffe was born February 3rd, 2025, at Fossil Rim to (0.1) Nettie.

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

What male(s) sired these calves?

 

[Jaxton]

The (1.0) giraffe born on October 15th, 2024, at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Texas was named Janson.

Also a (1.0) giraffe was born February 3rd, 2025, at Fossil Rim to (0.1) Nettie.

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

This was already reported, see post #18.

What male(s) sired these calves?

The father is Mananasi.

 

[Jaxton]

(1.0) giraffe Fritz will be transferred from the Memphis Zoo in Tennessee to another unspecified facility in the future.
29K views · 1.6K reactions | Fitz had to tell his bestie Finn over at Highpoint Haven all about the exciting things happening lately! In addition to celebrating his first birthday, Fitz wanted everyone to know he’ll soon be leaving Memphis Zoo to meet some new friends. While it’s bittersweet, this move is part of a bigger mission to support the continued success of breeding and conservation efforts for reticulated giraffes. Born on April 2, 2024, “Fitz” is the tenth calf of giraffe “Niklas” and the fourth calf of “Wendy”. He quickly became a fan favorite, developing a big personality and a fanbase on social media, especially with the help of his keepers! Watching him grow up on the African Veldt has been so fun! As male giraffes mature, they begin to compete within the herd for attention from the females, so as part of the AZA’s Species Survival Plan (SSP), it’s time for Fitz to move on. The SSP is a collaborative program through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums that helps pair animals to support successful breeding. His next chapter will help ensure a healthy future for his species. Be sure to visit the Veldt and say goodbye to Fitz before he embarks on his exciting new adventure! #memphiszoo #fitzthegiraffe #giraffe #love #animals #giraffes | Memphis Zoo

1.0 Fitz (whose full name is apparently Fitzniklas) has been transferred from the Memphis Zoo to the Peoria Zoo.

Young giraffe from Memphis finds new home in Peoria Zoo

 

[Nile Hippo Expert]

The calf at the Tulsa Zoo born to Hekaya and Zoe was identified as a female.

https://fb.watch/xZc_kZC8kI/

The calf was named Jasiri.
Meet Jasiri: Tulsa Zoo’s new giraffe calf gets a bold name

 

[Smaggledagle]

(0.1) giraffe Kinda will be transferred from Brookfield Zoo Chicago in Illinois to another unspecified AZA facility in late May.

Brookfield Zoo Chicago

 

[Jaxton]

0.1 Azizi at the Oklahoma City Zoo was euthanized yesterday due to a "severe developmental deformity in her hind legs that was affecting her growth."

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[avidzoogoer]

Kinda the giraffe from Brookfield Zoo has been transferred to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo


Bring their number up to 16.

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[Nile Hippo Expert]

2.0 Cosmo and Alan are leaving the San Antonio Zoofor a new facility Friday. San Antonio has stated that they are working with the Reticulated Giraffe SSP to get more giraffes to be in a herd with Brayden and Waffles.
https://x.com/SanAntonioZoo/status/1932941508325380160

 

[Jaxton]

As @King of Komodo Dragons reported on the San Antonio Zoo News thread, (2.0.) Alan and Cosmo will be leaving the zoo for an undisclosed location this Friday. The Zoo additionally notes that they will be receiving more giraffes in the near future, presumably to breed as they recently received a young female.

My guess would be that Alan and Cosmo are leaving the SSP because 'technically' they aren't supposed to breed given their pedigree isn't 100% known, but it does make me wonder why they retained Brayden as he is neutered.

https://x.com/SanAntonioZoo/status/1932941508325380160

 

[Smaggledagle]

(0.2) giraffes named Mariposa and Skipper were born at Freeport-McMoran Audubon Species Survival Center in Louisiana in January and May respectively, and were both sired by (1.0) Gus.

Audubon celebrates birth of rare giraffe calf | wwltv.com

 

[Jaxton]

(0.1) was born at the Gladys Porter Zoo on April 5 to Rocket, no mention of the father. The article also identifies Rocket's last calf born in 2022 as Loki.

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[Smaggledagle]

(0.1) giraffe Kabyahjulu is pregnant at Oklahoma City Zoo in Oklahoma and is due sometime in late summer 2025.

202K views · 3.4K reactions | There's no better way to celebrate Julu's birthday than some BIG news to share...Julu is expecting her third calf! Our sweet giraffe, Julu, turns double digits today and just one day after #WorldGiraffeDay! In honor of her 10th birthday, we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate with all of our Zoo fans and family than sharing that Julu is expecting her third calf late this summer. We are so excited to be growing our herd by four little hooves and expanding our multi-generational tower of giraffes! Join us in wishing Julu a very happy birthday | Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden

 

[Smaggledagle]

(1.0) giraffe Kicheko was transferred from Dallas Zoo in Texas to San Antonio Zoo in Texas.

San Antonio Zoo

 

[Thomas]

I've got a Couple of Questions:

1. Why are Some Zoos still keeping Generic Giraffes over Masai Giraffes like most zoos?

2. Are there any Purebreds left?

 

[Nile Hippo Expert]

2. Are there any Purebreds left?

Masai, yes, there are multiple hundred in the AZA, but Reticulated, no, not since about 50 years ago. Some European zoos have pure-Reticulated Giraffes though.

 

[Thomas]

Masai, yes, there are multiple hundred in the AZA, but Reticulated, no, not since about 50 years ago. Some European zoos have pure-Reticulated Giraffes though.

Since 1975, what happened there?

 

[Thomas]

Masai, yes, there are multiple hundred in the AZA, but Reticulated, no, not since about 50 years ago. Some European zoos have pure-Reticulated Giraffes though.

What are the European Zoos doing about it?

 

[Great Argus]

1. Why are Some Zoos still keeping Generic Giraffes over Masai Giraffes like most zoos?

Readily available and not enough Masai to go around.

Masai, yes, there are multiple hundred in the AZA,

Multiple hundred? There's approximately 140 Masai currently...

but Reticulated, no, not since about 50 years ago.

Pretty sure there were some creeping past 2000 if my recollection serves me correctly, but not many.

What are the European Zoos doing about it?

Europe maintains multiple pure subspecies SSP's, although due to import restrictions there is little exchange (if any) between the two continents.

 

[StoppableSan]

What are the European Zoos doing about it?

European zoos have a more robust population of subspecific giraffes, and any generics are being held in specific circumstances (historical buildings like Antwerp and London have generics, London's temporarily hosting pure Reticulated giraffes.)