topic Re: Anyone watching April the giraffe? in Community Chat

Anyone watching April the giraffe?

gidgetgh — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 15:36:53 GMT

I’ve been a faithful follower since her last pregnancy two years ago. She’s a special giraffe.

She’s pregnant again and appears to be really close to delivering. Anyone watching the live cam?

For anyone who wants to watch, go to You tube. Then search animal adventure park and then you’ll see the choice for the April live cam.

Re: Anyone watching April the giraffe?

KingstonsMom — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 15:42:50 GMT

@gidgetgh

Thanks for the heads up that April is pregnant again!

I was also a faithful follower of her last pregnancy/birth cam and will sure be watching again!

Re: Anyone watching April the giraffe?

Perkup — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 16:17:52 GMT

I don't do any of the social media sites as we were wisely advised years ago that sooner or later they would become a problem. We both agreed.

So I won't be watching April. However, some years ago we were at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans when the giraffe (can't recall her name) literally "dropped" her new baby. It was amaziing to see this new life literally fall to the ground - at least four feet down.

The baby got to its feet a few minutes later and began to nurse. An amazing spectacle to witness. We felt very lucky to have been there at the right time.

Re: Anyone watching April the giraffe?

LTT1 — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 16:39:56 GMT

@gidgetgh @Perkup @KingstonsMom

I did with you all last time and will try this time.

We are expecting company (the grands) at the end of the week and I need to get stuff ready!

please notice I changed my nic...

just because I was ready for a change!

Re: Anyone watching April the giraffe?

KingstonsMom — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 16:53:16 GMT

@LTT1

I'm so looking forward to all of our fun chats we had while everyone was watching April's last pregancy and birth!

Re: Anyone watching April the giraffe?

meallen616 — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 10:26:39 GMT

@gidgetgh,

I have been watching April for about two years now and am anxiously waiting for a healthy calf birth!

So glad Taj was able to stay and has a companion!

Thanks for posting,

Re: Anyone watching April the giraffe?

gidgetgh — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 10:45:18 GMT

@meallen616 wrote:
@gidgetgh,
I have been watching April for about two years now and am anxiously waiting for a healthy calf birth!
So glad Taj was able to stay and has a companion!
Thanks for posting,

@meallen616 - Taj acts nervous around his new girlfriend. It's cute to watch.

Re: Anyone watching April the giraffe?

KingstonsMom — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 21:37:37 GMT

@gidgetgh

Kinda like a teenage boy with his first prom date, huh?!

LOL!

Re: Anyone watching April the giraffe?

meallen616 — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 10:18:35 GMT

@gidgetgh,

I still think Taj misses April and even Oliver. I'm not so sure I agree with Jordan that he doesn't. I think that is why we were off cam for so long after they moved Taj. I enjoy watching when I can Taj and his companion. Hoping April gives birth to a healthy calf soon! Wish I could visit them all someday!

Re: Anyone watching April the giraffe?

DebbieMA — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 13:21:33 GMT

I'm watching! I watched the first pregnancy with Tajiri, watched ever since because the camera didn't get taken down except for here and there. Tajiri's lady friend was a total shock when his cam started! I live in western part of Massachusetts so was able to visit the park when Taj was big enough to be in the yard but not old enough to be fed carrots.

Re: Anyone watching April the giraffe?

gabstoomuch — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 20:19:54 GMT

When is April due? I knew she was pregnant but have not been watching. When Taj was born I felt like I lost so much sleep as April was in labor for soooo long! This time I know they don't birth as quickly as humans

Jordan tried to explain one day about why Taj is not missing April and Oliver, and he made perfect sense. But people are feeling their own human emotions and are projecting that out Taj is feeling as a child would miss their parents. Animals do not have human emotions, but I think Jordan gave up explaining it.

He gets attacked so much. He has the patience of a saint. He is the professional (and a very good one too) but the Facebook people are always telling him his job. I feel bad for him.

They got Taj a girlfriend for mating purposes. That is the whole program he is involved in. Keeping this giraffe specie alive. I love Taj's new barn, he is so big now. He was supposed to be moved away and I think it is great they decided to keep him.

Isn't Jordan's wife pregnant too? I thought I read that somewhere.

Re: Anyone watching April the giraffe?

CrazyDaisy — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 20:38:59 GMT

@meallen616 wrote:
@gidgetgh,
I still think Taj misses April and even Oliver. I'm not so sure I agree with Jordan that he doesn't. I think that is why we were off cam for so long after they moved Taj. I enjoy watching when I can Taj and his companion. Hoping April gives birth to a healthy calf soon! Wish I could visit them all someday!

Animals do not think that way. Puppies and kittens are separated everyday from their mother and do just fine.

Re: Anyone watching April the giraffe?

gidgetgh — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 21:14:46 GMT

We went out to lunch yesterday and today and I took my iPad with me yesterday so I could watch the camera during lunch and also checked in on my phone at lunch today, LOL.

I’m signed up for the text alert so I’ll know when she goes into labor and my iPad sits on our bed at night so I can check I during the night.

Like everyone else, I just want April to have a safe delivery.

Re: Anyone watching April the giraffe?

Just4Me — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 00:17:42 GMT

I have watched her in the past. I think I watched one of her deliveries two years ago. I try to not ask questions because I find too many "know it alls" and people get a bit rude. But, I do enjoy the birth and seeing the little guy.

Re: Anyone watching April the giraffe?

HerRoyaLioness — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 00:38:08 GMT

@gidgetgh - did you have to pay to get the text? That’s what kind of turned me off last time, they started charging for things. I still think they started it too early on purpose.

But yes I sure did watch for weeks upon weeks last time! Might tune in again, it was quite an experience. Love April and hope for a good delivery and healthy baby.

Re: Anyone watching April the giraffe?

gidgetgh — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 00:46:39 GMT

@HerRoyaLioness wrote:
@gidgetgh - did you have to pay to get the text? That’s what kind of turned me off last time, they started charging for things. I still think they started it too early on purpose.

But yes I sure did watch for weeks upon weeks last time! Might tune in again, it was quite an experience. Love April and hope for a good delivery and healthy baby.

@HerRoyaLioness - yes. To sign up for texts, it was $5. I believe that $5 though goes to both giraffe conservation and Ava's Little Heros.

Re: Anyone watching April the giraffe?

Naturesbeauty — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 01:20:00 GMT

@gidgetgh.....I just want to thank you for sharing this with the Community. I have enjoyed the live cam so so much. I watched it all day while crocheting away. When my hubby came home I shared it with him. We’re both animal lovers. We belong to The Opposum Society. Rehab and release here in Southern California. Again thanks for sharing. 🥰❤️

Re: Anyone watching April the giraffe?

Naturesbeauty — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 19:44:15 GMT

Still waiting and watching.........😱👀🙏🏻 Here’s the link for the live cam https://youtu.be/3E5odkrfvFA it’s a 24 hr live cam. April the Giraffe is to have her baby giraffe any day now. Enjoy. 🥰

Re: Anyone watching April the giraffe?

gidgetgh — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 19:47:36 GMT

April had her tail up quite a bit overnight and again today.

I think it could be today or tomorrow. Like I have any idea what I’m talking about, LOL.

Re: Anyone watching April the giraffe?

Naturesbeauty — Sat, 02 Mar 2019 16:44:57 GMT

No baby as of this morning! 🦒😱