Zoo’s New Baby Almost Ready to Stick Neck Out
The Oakland Zoo’s new bundle of joy weighs 170 pounds and stands well over 6 feet tall.
He’s a 2-week-old giraffe born in captivity. Zoo employees named him “the Brave Little Toaster” after the animated children’s films.
The giraffe has grown two inches and gained 20 pounds since he was born Feb. 6. “He’s spunky, willing to explore and always full of energy,” said zookeeper Melissa McCartney.
The animal will be ready to join the herd and stick his neck out to the public in a week or two. The new baby is adult giraffe Tiki’s fifth calf, and the zoo’s 10th giraffe offspring in a decade.
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