North American Masai Giraffe Population

Nile Hippo Expert said:
Per the LA Zoo's animal transactions report, they sent one of their young males to Roger Williams Park Zoo on a breeding recommendation.
https://lazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Zoo-Commission-Animal-Report-6.18.24.pdf
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Just throwing this out there: Los Angeles Zoo's animal reports regularly list animals that are owned by the zoo, but who don't reside there. The giraffe which was sold to Roger Williams Park Zoo may not be one of the giraffes actually *at* the Los Angeles Zoo, and I'd wait for an official announcement from the zoo before making assumptions. Given that Los Angeles Zoo has historically been a prolific breeder of Masai giraffes, I wouldn't be surprised if there are a lot of giraffes at other zoos out there which they technically own.
 
2 year old, male giraffe, Matumani, at Toronto zoo is under going a castration today. He has had some on going health issues with his foot, so the zoo announced he will be staying there long term, instead of being sent away to breed given their experience now in treating his hoof issues.

They will be collecting sperm, but they are castrating him to prevent accidental breeding with his mother or sister who are at the zoo currently.
 
Hyak_II said:
Sad news, apparently things did not go as planned with his castration, and Matumani has passed away. If I had to guess, most likely an issue associated with either being chemically immobilized, or coming out of it.
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Very true, it is very likely that chemical immobilization had something to do with Matu’s death. Castration is a very difficult and risky thing to do, particularly with large mammals, and has a very high mortality rate, so though it is sad, his death is not too much of a surprise.
 
9-month-old Pippi will be leaving Seneca Park Zoo next month for another zoo, the zoo announced in a Facebook post today.

We are both excited and sad to share that Pippi, one of our Masai giraffes born right here at Seneca Park Zoo last year, will soon be leaving to join another zoo family. This move is an AZA's Species Survival Plan (SSP) recommendation to ensure the long-term sustainability of giraffes. While it’s hard to say goodbye, we’re excited for her bright future and know she’ll continue to thrive in her new home.
Pippi, born on December 14th, 2023 to Iggy and Parker, has grown into a healthy, energetic giraffe. She was affectionately named for her unruly ossicones, reminiscent of the iconic Pippi Longstocking!
Before Pippi leaves next month, we invite our community to come and wish her well.
 
Smaggledagle said:
A (1.0) Masai giraffe was transferred from the Los Angeles Zoo in California to the West Texas Wildlife Preserve in Texas.

https://lazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/4-Animal-Transaction-Commission-Report-10.15.24.pdf
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As @Neil chace stated earlier in the thread, the Los Angeles Zoo's animal reports regularly list animals that are owned by the zoo, but don't actually reside there. The giraffe is quite possibly not actually at the Los Angeles Zoo, and, seeing how they have historically been an extremely prolific breeding facility, it is quite likely that it is not one of their current giraffe residents who moved to WTWP.
 
Nile Hippo Expert said:
As @Neil chace stated earlier in the thread, the Los Angeles Zoo's animal reports regularly list animals that are owned by the zoo, but don't actually reside there. The giraffe is quite possibly not actually at the Los Angeles Zoo, and, seeing how they have historically been an extremely prolific breeding facility, it is quite likely that it is not one of their current giraffe residents who moved to WTWP.
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I was under the impression that this has to do with sales of animals. Loans/transfers to and from the facility & donations to and from the facility come from animals that are at the facility, not animals they own.
 
Nile Hippo Expert said:
9-month-old Pippi will be leaving Seneca Park Zoo next month for another zoo, the zoo announced in a Facebook post today.

We are both excited and sad to share that Pippi, one of our Masai giraffes born right here at Seneca Park Zoo last year, will soon be leaving to join another zoo family. This move is an AZA's Species Survival Plan (SSP) recommendation to ensure the long-term sustainability of giraffes. While it’s hard to say goodbye, we’re excited for her bright future and know she’ll continue to thrive in her new home.
Pippi, born on December 14th, 2023 to Iggy and Parker, has grown into a healthy, energetic giraffe. She was affectionately named for her unruly ossicones, reminiscent of the iconic Pippi Longstocking!
Before Pippi leaves next month, we invite our community to come and wish her well.
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She has arrived in Cleveland!
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on Instagram: "Spot a new #giraffe this weekend! We’re excited to announce the arrival of “Pippi!” This 10-month-old female Masai giraffe has joined the herd at the Ben Gogolick Giraffe Encounter. Guests can expect to see Pippi and the herd out exploring this weekend with warmer temperatures in the forecast! #FutureForWildlife"
 
Smaggledagle said:
A (0.1) Masai giraffe was born at the Potawatomi Zoo in Indiana the week prior to Unknown x Zindzhi (breeding happened at Zindzhi's former facility).

7K views · 576 reactions | Giraffe calf born at the Potawatomi Zoo | We don't have words for how excited we are for this announcement! We are THRILLED to share that our female Masai giraffe, Zindzhi, had a healthy female... | By Potawatomi Zoo | Facebook
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The father is 1.0 “Gowon” from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
 
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