Lincoln Children’s Zoo’s giraffe herd grew again last month.
The zoo announced on Friday that Mario – its first male calf and the third giraffe calf delivered this year – was born on June 23 to Kendy, one of the zoo’s five adult females.
Mario was born 6ft 6in but has since grown 3in.
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Within the first hour of birth, the 6ft 6in newborn was able to stand. He’s grown 3 inches in the past month, and he and his mother are thriving, according to the zoo.
He joins Mosi, born in late January, and Kay, born a month later, and six adults.
The zoo added giraffes in 2019 as part of its $25 million expansion and participates in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ long-term species survival plan for giraffes, which dictates the allocation of animals to try. to maintain their diverse genetics.
Visitors can meet Mario starting at 10 a.m. on Saturdays on his outdoor giraffe bridge.
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Photos: Cheetahs prepare for first show at Lincoln Children’s Zoo
cheetah race
Bella, a 10-year-old cheetah, turns a corner in the 200ft race at Lincoln Children’s Zoo.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, newspaper star
cheetah race
Bella, a 10-year-old cheetah, prowls the cheetah enclosure Monday at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, newspaper star
cheetah race
Bella, a 10-year-old cheetah, is rewarded with meat for doing the bidding of Animal Ambassador Emma Hazel at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, newspaper star
cheetah race
Bella, a 10-year-old cheetah, responds to the commands of Animal Supervisor Ambassador Emma Hazel during the Cheetah Run Monday at Lincoln Children’s Zoo.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, newspaper star
cheetah race
Bella, a 10-year-old cheetah, chases a decoy during the Cheetah Run at Lincoln Children’s Zoo.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, newspaper star
cheetah race
Bella, a 10-year-old cheetah, responds to the commands of Animal Supervisor Ambassador Emma Hazel during the Cheetah Run at Lincoln Children’s Zoo.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, newspaper star
cheetah race
Bella, a 10-year-old cheetah, chases a decoy in the cheetah run at Lincoln Children’s Zoo.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, newspaper star
cheetah race
Bella, a 10-year-old cheetah, chases a decoy during the Cheetah Run at Lincoln Children’s Zoo.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, newspaper star
cheetah race
Bella, a 10-year-old cheetah, chases a decoy during the Cheetah Run at Lincoln Children’s Zoo.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, newspaper star
cheetah race
Bella, a 10-year-old cheetah, responds to the commands of Animal Supervisor Ambassador Emma Hazel during the Cheetah Run at Lincoln Children’s Zoo.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, newspaper star
cheetah race
Bella, 10, chases her toy dog on Monday in the Lincoln Children’s Zoo Cheetah Run. The zoo will begin giving cheetah shows at 10:30 a.m. daily.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, newspaper star
cheetah race
Bella, a 10-year-old cheetah, chases a decoy in the cheetah run at Lincoln Children’s Zoo.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, newspaper star
cheetah race
Bella, a 10-year-old cheetah, responds to the commands of Animal Supervisor Ambassador Emma Hazel during the Cheetah Run at Lincoln Children’s Zoo.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, newspaper star
cheetah race
Amphitheater seats flank the cheetah run near the Ellie the Elephant play structure at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, newspaper star
cheetah race
Shaded seating for 200 people line the cheetah run at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, newspaper star
Wild Safari Theater
With giraffes watching in the background, Ambassador Animal Supervisor Emma Hazel practices a show with Waldo, a 6-year-old African gray parrot, at the Wild Safari Theater Monday at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, newspaper star
Wild Safari Theater
With giraffes watching in the background, Ambassador Animal Supervisor Emma Hazel practices a show with Waldo, a 6-year-old African gray parrot, at the Wild Safari Theater Monday at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, newspaper star
Wild Safari Theater
Lincoln, NE – 06/14/2021 – With giraffes watching in the background, Animal Supervisor Ambassador Emma Hazel practices a show with Waldo, a 6-year-old African Gray parrot, at the Wild Safari Theater on Monday June 14, 2021 at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo. GWYNETH ROBERTS, newspaper star
GWYNETH ROBERTS, newspaper star
Wild Safari Theater
With giraffes in the background, Ambassador Animal Supervisor Emma Hazel practices a show with Waldo, a 6-year-old African Gray parrot, at the Wild Safari Theater at Lincoln Children’s Zoo.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, newspaper star
Wild Safari Theater
With giraffes watching in the background, Ambassador Animal Supervisor Emma Hazel practices a show with Waldo, a 6-year-old African gray parrot, at the Wild Safari Theater Monday at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, newspaper star
Wild Safari Theater
Ambassador Animal Supervisor Emma Hazel practices a show with Waldo, a 6-year-old African gray parrot, at the Wild Safari Theater June 14 at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, newspaper star
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