A baby giraffe has been born at a Bristol zoo farm – and he’s super cute.
Gilbert the giraffe was born on September 23 at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm in Wraxall to 11 year-old mum Genny and first time dad Kito.
Giraffes are a protected species, classified as ‘vulnerable’ by the IUCN Red List, under more threat than many people realise.
Wild populations are suffering from a continuing decline, with 111,500 remaining. Since 1985, the total giraffe population has fallen by 30%.
Five-year-old, Kito arrived at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm in 2018, from Dudley Zoo, where he has become a firm favourite with staff and visitors because of his silly ways and charm.
Dudley Zoo have had a baby of their own recently - little baby girl, who happens to be the auntie to Gilbert.
Kito’s new half sister was born the day before Gilbert and is currently enjoying her new surroundings with her Mum, Josie, and Kito’s Dad, Kubwa.
A spokesman for the Zoo Farm said: “So far, baby Gilbert is happy spending his days getting used to his new enclosure, his keepers and neighbours.
“He is currently content with running around, spending time with mum and dad and sleeping in a bundle of hay.”
The public can visit Gilbert in the Giraffe house at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm and find out more about him from the experienced keepers at the daily Giraffe Talk.
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