What a cutie BelfastZoo
The Rothschild’s giraffe was born at the zoo to proud mum Neja on Sunday, February 5, just in time to celebrate Valentine’s day. She gave birth naturallyKeepers report that the female calf is doing well and that Neja is doing a great job. The zoo said this will be Neja’s fifth calf, and she is taking everything in stride.The mother and daughter have stayed in the giraffe house for a few days together to give them plenty of bonding time.
Ballygeorge, or George for short, is a first-time dad. The zoo said he has been embracing his role and has been very affectionate with his new daughter.to name giraffes after places beginning with “Bally”. To celebrate the 40th birth of this endangered giraffe at Belfast Zoo and to spread the love on Valentine’s Day they are asking for the public’s help to pick a name.
A shortlist of names has been drawn up by zoo staff and the names will be shared for a vote on the zoo’s
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