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Jambo, Tucker! A New Baby Giraffe Is Here!

Updated: Apr 8

Animal Kingdom's Newest Arrival Stands Tall


Disney's Animal Kingdom has an adorable new arrival! Everyone, please meet baby giraffe Tucker!


Young giraffe walking among tall trees, with a rocky backdrop and green grass. The giraffe appears calm and curious. This is Tucker, a baby giraffe, taking his first steps on the savanna at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
Tucker takes his first steps on the savanna

Tucker was born earlier this year to beloved Masai giraffe, Mara. His birthday marks the first giraffe calf born at Walt Disney World since 2021. Mara has been mum to three calves, with her first calf Jabari, being born in 2019.


Two giraffes nuzzle affectionately in a grassy area, surrounded by trees and a rock wall. The scene is serene and warm-colored. The giraffes are Mara and Tucker at Disney's Animal Kingdom - a mother giraffe nuzzles her new baby giraffe that is standing tall out on the savannah.
Standing tall

Today Mara and Tucker stretched their long legs and strolled out onto the savanna of Kilimanjaro Safaris.


Giraffe with a calf standing closely in a sunlit grassy enclosure, rocky background. The mood is serene and protective. The giraffes are Tucker and Mara at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
Tucker and Mara

The birth of Tucker is not just fantastic for Walt Disney World but for Masai giraffe overall. Masai giraffes are classed as endangered with only 30,000 giraffes remaining globally. The biggest problems they face are poaching and habitat loss.


Adult giraffe nuzzles a calf against a blurred brown and green background. The scene conveys affection and warmth. These Giraffes are mother and son, Mara and Tucker at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
Mara and Tucker

Walt Disney World has a huge team of staff to help take care of all of their animals, and it's their dedication that helps protect the animals in their care as well as preserving genetic diversity.


Take a ride on Kilimanjaro Safaris and you might just be lucky enough to spot one of the tallest new additions to Animal Kingdom.


How adorable is Tucker? Are you excited to meet this new baby animal at Disney's Animal Kingdom?


Photo and Source: Disney Parks Blog



1 Comment

Angie
Apr 07

How cute! Welcome to the AK family, Tucker!

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