Flamingo Land’s special Christmas present – a giraffe!
Flamingo Land resort Yorkshire has had a very special delivery – just in time for Christmas.
A Rothschild’s giraffe calf has been born at the park during the festive period and is already up and about.
Mum and calf are doing well and everyone is delighted with the new arrival.
Ross Snipp, zoo manager, said: “This is wonderful news and the most perfect Christmas present we could have hoped for.
“Our family of Rothschild’s giraffes continues to go from strength to strength and we are looking forward to starting the New Year with a new addition to the group.”
The calf, which has not officially been sexed or named yet, took its first faltering steps within an hour or so of being born.
Newborn giraffes may look tiny next to their mums but are around 6ft tall when they are born.
A first glimpse of the new giraffe calf trying to walk can be seen on our website.
Flamingo Land is still open during the festive period and winter months. Known as ‘Winter at Flamingo Land’, it is open daily between 10am and 4pm, although no rides are open.
Ticket prices apply for the zoo only package; free entry for children aged three years and under.
Visit www.flamingoland.co.uk/zoo-and-conservation. html to find out more information about the events taking place at the venue.