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    Zoo Baby Watch: Zoo Announces Giraffe Babies on the Way

    Today isn’t just the Summer Solstice, it’s also World Giraffe Day and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is celebrating with the news that two of their giraffes are pregnant. These would be the first giraffe births at the zoo in over twenty years.

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    In a statement, the zoo said the giraffes expecting calfs are 8-year-old Zuri and 6-year-old Cami. Zuri’s calf is due sometime between late August and mid-September, and Cami’s calf is due between late September and mid-October. The zoo is monitoring the animals and the babies are currently on track to arrive healthy.

    These will be the first giraffes born in the Heart of Africa region since its opening in 2014.

    giraffes at the zoo in heart of arica
    Zuri and Cami, the expectant giraffes at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Photo by Grahm S. Jones for the Columbus Zoo.

    For more information, visit columbuszoo.org.

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    Anne Evans is the Co-Founder and Director of Operations for The Metropreneur and Columbus Underground. She regularly contributes feature stories on both sites, as well as Mega Weekend each week. She has started and grown businesses, created experiences, forged community partnerships, and worked to create opportunities for others. She loves meeting new neighbors and those making an impact in our community. Want to connect?
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