We’re deeply saddened to share the passing of our beloved reticulated giraffe, Baba. At 31 years old, she was one of the oldest reticulated giraffes in the U.S.—a reflection of both her remarkable spirit and the extraordinary care she received throughout her life. After years of managing her arthritis, her condition recently worsened, and our teams made the compassionate decision to humanely say goodbye. Beloved by staff and guests alike, Baba was known for her charisma, her quirks, and her dete

BABY STEPS: A baby reticulated giraffe was seen walking around near her mom at the Dallas Zoo in Texas recently. The zoo announced the new bundle of joy arrived on March 19 and the baby was moving around shortly after birth. | WCAX-TV