Elmwood Park Zoo welcomes new giraffe 'JJ'

Elmwood Park Zoo welcomes new giraffe 'JJ'

Elmwood Park Zoo just welcomed a new giraffe to its growing herd! On May 14, 2026, the zoo in Norristown, Pennsylvania, announced the addition of Jumbe Junior, a 5-year-old giraffe affectionately known as “JJ,” who just transferred from Zoo Knoxville. He joined resident giraffes Gerald and Dhoruba at Elmwood Park Zoo. “I and the rest of our team are so excited to be able to officially announce the arrival of JJ. He is joiningour giraffe tower to…