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Indianapolis Zoo announces birth of giraffe calf

The zoo introduced a new giraffe calf, who was born Wednesday to one of their giraffes, Kita.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Zoo made a big announcement Thursday.

The zoo introduced a new giraffe calf, who was born Wednesday to one of their giraffes, Kita. 

"While the baby doesn't yet have a name, he & mom are both doing great and will remain indoors with the rest of our herd this winter," the zoo wrote on Facebook.

The male calf is already 6 feet tall!

"Join us in congratulating mom Kita, dad Majani and our African Plains team on our newest addition," the zoo wrote.

(NOTE: The video in the player above is a story about "Christmas at the Zoo," which runs through Dec. 30.)

BIG BABY NEWS! We’re excited to welcome a beautiful, 6ft tall male giraffe calf, born early Wednesday morning to mom...

Posted by Indianapolis Zoo on Thursday, December 7, 2023

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