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July 2018 - April the Giraffe is expecting again!

beach-mom — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 16:11:29 GMT

Taj is now 10 feet tall. He is getting a baby sibling - Oliver is the dad again.

She is due next March, and the giraffe cam is up!

Re: July 2018 - April the Giraffe is expecting again!

gidgetgh — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 17:29:40 GMT

@beach-mom wrote:
Taj is now 10 feet tall. He is getting a baby sibling - Oliver is the dad again.

She is due next March, and the giraffe cam is up!

GIRAFFE CAM

@beach-mom- the giraffe cam has never been down. I watch April and crew part of each day. I love the little giraffe family.

Re: July 2018 - April the Giraffe is expecting again!

beach-mom — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 18:11:04 GMT

@gidgetgh - Good to know this! I watched after Taj was born, but then slacked off some. It seems like it might have been up only certain hours? Anyway, I'm so glad they still have Taj. I was worried they would send him to another zoo when he was old enough. Do you think he will stay there?

Re: July 2018 - April the Giraffe is expecting again!

meallen616 — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 16:35:37 GMT

@beach-mom, and everyone,

Watch Oliver, April and Tajiri often,

love them! Thanks for posting,

Re: July 2018 - April the Giraffe is expecting again!

gidgetgh — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 17:06:27 GMT

@beach-mom wrote:
@gidgetgh - Good to know this! I watched after Taj was born, but then slacked off some. It seems like it might have been up only certain hours? Anyway, I'm so glad they still have Taj. I was worried they would send him to another zoo when he was old enough. Do you think he will stay there?

@beach-mom- the camera is on 24/7 now and they’ve added an outside camera so you can see them outside.

Re: July 2018 - April the Giraffe is expecting again!

bathina — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 17:46:31 GMT

Did anyone happen to see 60 Minutes this past Sunday? The story about what goes on behind the scenes in zoos, ensuring animals are born to acceptable "parents"?

Re: July 2018 - April the Giraffe is expecting again!

SilleeMee — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 19:12:37 GMT

@bathina wrote:
Did anyone happen to see 60 Minutes this past Sunday? The story about what goes on behind the scenes in zoos, ensuring animals are born to acceptable "parents"?

I worked at a zoo for a number of years as a nursery attendant. Sometimes newborns are rejected at birth and sometimes they are hidden from view and not properly cared for by the mothers. So it's important to monitor birthing situations. @bathina

Re: July 2018 - April the Giraffe is expecting again!

bathina — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 19:29:04 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
@bathina wrote:
Did anyone happen to see 60 Minutes this past Sunday? The story about what goes on behind the scenes in zoos, ensuring animals are born to acceptable "parents"?

I worked at a zoo for a number of years as a nursery attendant. Sometimes newborns are rejected at birth and sometimes they are hidden from view and not properly cared for by the mothers. So it's important to monitor birthing situations. @bathina

I understand the need for ensuring a safe gene pool. The science behind the what and why is fascinating. I could also understand why Copenhagen made the decision regarding Marius, the 2 year old giraffe. The director of that zoo made very valid points. It was such an informative segment about a topic for which I wouldn't have given a second thought.

Re: July 2018 - April the Giraffe is expecting again!

SilleeMee — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 19:36:41 GMT

Most of the animals that are in the zoos today are bought, sold and traded amongst zoos from around the world. It's a business just like any other.

Re: July 2018 - April the Giraffe is expecting again!

bathina — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 19:42:18 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
Most of the animals that are in the zoos today are bought, sold and traded amongst zoos from around the world. It's a business just like any other.

Yes! This was highlighted in the segment.