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Drew Weisholtz
The Fort Worth Zoo welcomed a baby girl giraffe last month. Now, it needs TODAY viewers to help name it.
News of the animal’s birth was announced June 13 on Saturday TODAY, with the hosts letting viewers know they can now get involved by casting their vote on which name to give the giraffe.
The giraffe was born to mom Kala and dad Apollo on May 31. The animal was born six feet two inches tall and weighed 152 pounds. The baby has kept close to her mother so far but is expected to begin exploring away from her soon, as she meets other members of the herd.
So, here’s your chance. The three names the public can choose are:
The winning name will be announced on Saturday TODAY June 27.
The Fort Worth Zoo is home to reticulated giraffes, which are classified as endangered species by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.
They are called reticulated for creature’s chestnut-brown rectangular markings that are unique to each giraffe, in the same way a fingerprint is unique to each human. Giraffes are native to the African savannas and is most recognized by its neck, which can measure as long as seven feet.
This isn’t the first time the Fort Worth Zoo has come to TODAY with a notable addition. In 2024, it shared videos of Jasper, a rare baby mandrill born at the zoo, along with his 8-month-old sister, Ruby, who was also born there.
Drew Weisholtz is a reporter for TODAY Digital, focusing on pop culture, nostalgia and trending stories. He has seen every episode of “Saved by the Bell” at least 50 times, longs to perfect the crane kick from “The Karate Kid” and performs stand-up comedy, while also cheering on the New York Yankees and New York Giants. A graduate of Rutgers University, he is the married father of two kids who believe he is ridiculous.
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