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I think you mean Seneca park zoo lost their calf, not Greenville. In addition, San Diego also lost a calf born to Harriet and Chifu this month.
North American Masai Giraffe Population
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avidzoogoer
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I am surprised Raymie is still at Santa Barbara. Seems like they have been moving the breeders out earlier.
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Cameron Park Zoo on Instagram: " BABY WATCH! Dane and Ellie are expecting—and the countdown is officially ON! Ellie, our mama-to-be, could give birth any day now. Our animal care team is monitoring her closely around the clock, so she may not be visible during your visit. Dane and Ellie are Masai giraffes, a species currently listed as endangered. Their population has declined by nearly 50% over the last 30 years, so the birth of a calf is a meaningful step forward for giraffe conservation. Stay tuned—we’ll share updates as soon as we have them!"
Eleanor and Dane at Cameron Park are expecting a calf due any day now!
Eleanor and Dane at Cameron Park are expecting a calf due any day now!
Haybale
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It is a boy, a big boy at that!! 6ft 10in at 198lbs!!! That is 10in and 51lbs bigger than sister Mawe!!!
Nile Hippo Expert
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Mentioned in that news thread, 1.0 Gowan sadly passed away recently at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park aged 10 years.
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Tulli at Cleveland is noticeably pregnant. I'm not sure when she's expected to have the calf.
A Masai giraffe was born on August 7th at Franklin Park Zoo in Massachusetts to Chad x Amari. The calf was transferred to Tufts University in Massachusetts on August 10th due to unsuccessful attempts to nurse from Amari.
Franklin Park Zoo
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(0.1) Masai giraffe Nicky passed away at San Diego Zoo in California on August 14th at age 28 (the oldest in human care) due to a rapid decline in health caused by old age.
It was also mentioned by the zoo that the male giraffe born in July was named Madoadoa (Swahili for spotty/frightened/blemish).
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Nile Hippo Expert
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Such a long lived life, unless I’m mistaken I think Nicky was also the last living giraffe in the population born before 2000.
This is such a tough loss. I saw her on Wednesday last week, and then saw her personal ID sign removed on Friday... Does anyone know if Nicky has living offspring other than Chifu?
Chifu is the only offspring of hers listed in the 2024 studbook
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https://lazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/3-Zoo-Commission-Animal-Transaction-Report-8.2025.pdf
A male giraffe has been born at the LA zoo. A male giraffe also died at the LA zoo. I’m assuming Zainabu or Sofie gave birth to a male calf that died, as the alternative is Phillip has died and we’ve heard nothing of that.
A male giraffe has been born at the LA zoo. A male giraffe also died at the LA zoo. I’m assuming Zainabu or Sofie gave birth to a male calf that died, as the alternative is Phillip has died and we’ve heard nothing of that.
Zainabu had a calf that didn't survive. During my recent visits, I've noticed that all 3 giraffes have not been on exhibit together. Sofie has been on exhibit with either Zainabu or Phillip.
Nile Hippo Expert
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@IndianRhino has 0.1 Domibella (Silver x Bahati) May 19th, 2015 of the San Diego Zoo passed away, I see she is excluded from your latest population list, or is she still there and it was just a minor error you made on the list?
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She was transferred out ahead of Chofu’s arrival.
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Makes sense, they share a sire who has a large bloodline, so this officially makes Mawe their currently pregnant female.