We love going to Animal Kingdom to see all the adorable animals. There are so many cute critters, from flamingos and otters to kangaroos and giraffes. If you’re also an animal lover, then Disney just released the best news you’ll hear all week!
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Disney just named their new baby giraffe at Animal Kingdom – meet Ivy!
Ivy was born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom this April at 120 pounds and nearly six feet tall. This little Masai giraffe is being kept backstage at the park until she’s old enough to make her debut on the savanna of Kilimanjaro Safaris.
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All of the giraffes at Animal Kingdom have tree-themed names, since the majority of their diet is tree leaves! Ivy’s mom is named Willow after the Willow tree, and another member of their herd is Maple after Maple trees. The giraffe care team at Animal Kingdom came up with a list of 12 tree-themed names until they settled on Ivy!
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If you’re a baby giraffe fan, then you’re probably familiar with Tucker, Ivy’s half-brother! Tucker was born last year and quickly became a popular new addition to the African savanna. He would often be seen with their shared dad, and they had so many cute moments together. After all, who can say this little guy isn’t adorable?
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Masai giraffes are classified as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, with only around 30,000 left in the wild, so every new calf is a big step toward protecting the future of this incredible species. Ivy’s birth adds to the Masai giraffe family tree, keeping the population healthy and thriving so little ones (like her!) can keep towering over the savanna for generations to come.
Tucker on the savannah
We’re so excited to see Ivy in person at Kilimanjaro Safaris this summer. Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more Disney World news!
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