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6‑foot giraffe calf born at Reid Park Zoo

The 180-pound male calf is part of conservation efforts by the Giraffe Species Survival Plan to protect endangered reticulated giraffes, zoo officials said.

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Reid Park Zoo announced that Penelope (“Penny”), one of its adult female reticulated giraffes, gave birth to a healthy male calf. At birth he tipped the scales at 180 pounds.

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Meet Reid Park Zoo's 6-foot tall newborn

A male reticulated giraffe was born Monday at Tucson's Reid Park Zoo.

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New giraffe calf born at Tucson's Reid Park Zoo

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - Reid Park Zoo has welcomed a new addition to its family. On Feb. 23, Penelope, an adult female reticulated giraffe, gave birth to a calf. This birth is part of the zoo's participation in the Giraffe…

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6‑foot giraffe calf born at Reid Park Zoo

Reid Park Zoo announced that Penelope (“Penny”), one of its adult female reticulated giraffes, gave birth to a healthy male calf. At birth he tipped the scales at 180 pounds.

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KGUN 9 broke the news in on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
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