Toronto Zoo Reveals Name of Baby Masai Giraffe

Welcome Imara: Toronto Zoo announces name for new baby giraffe after online vote

More than 8,000 of 23,000 total voters chose to name the zoo’s baby Masai giraffe Imara, a Swahili name representing her strength and resilience.

Toronto Zoo reveals name of baby Masai giraffe

The Toronto Zoo’s baby Masai giraffe has a name: Imara.

Toronto Zoo reveals name of Masai giraffe calf

Born on February 26, the female calf birthed by mother Mstari was given the affectionate moniker "Baby Long Neck" while the community weighed in on five Swahili names.

Toronto Zoo’s baby giraffe named ‘Imara’ after public vote: ‘Certainly a gift’ - Toronto

Imara, who made her public debut at the zoo earlier this month, has grown from about six feet four inches to nearly seven feet since her birth in late February.