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She’s “hoovin’” in the right direction, you guys!
Our giraffe calf is now taking a bottle from her caretakers. Calves, instinctually, look to suckle under the shadow of their mother’s belly. This particular frog stuffy helps us create this effect during our feedings, which occur four to five times a day with about four hours in between each.
Our nutrition and veterinary teams work together every day to ensure her formula is prepped and ready to go!
Your kind thoughts and encouragement have really pulled our staff through on this journey. We mean it when we say, we truly couldn’t do this without you and your support. And we couldn’t agree more: this little lady deserves a name, which we plan to share with you very soon.
Stay tuned!
Debi Fairfield
This calf loves all of you I am sure for helping her along! She is beautiful!!
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Carol Welker
This is sooo good to hear! Thank you to everyone for you sleepless efforts to help this special little one. Know that they mean so much.
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Kristina Elizabeth Hardwick
You guys are the sole reason our zoo is always ranked the best of the best! The love you all pour into these amazing animals is so special to see! Thank you for keeping us updated! Even when it seems difficult remember we’re all cheering you on and have full faith this new baby girl will strive!
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Shauna Gunnink
I’ve been so worried! I hadn’t seen any recent posts and I was afraid she was failing! This is wonderful news!!
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Pauline Murray
Wonderful news!! They say no news is good news but it’s been a worrying few days waiting for an update and so happy as I’m sure we all are that things are going well with the little one . Looking forward to hearing the name you have chosen for her and continue to thank your staff for all you are doing for this precious baby
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Jennifer Van De Velde
So happy I had the opportunity to see her being fed today and watching her watch the other giraffes. She is adorable. Thank you for taking on this important and time consuming task of helping her thrive. Great job one and all! Love this zoo and we are so very fortunate to have it here in Omaha.
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LizbethHenderson Main
You are the best crew to get a little one on the way to being a big girl. She is lucky to have this crew working for her !!!
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Laurie Sample
Wonderful news!! I'm really happy for her. ❤❤❤❤ Thank you all for stepping up.
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Shirleen Allison
Thank you so much for all your hard work! Great job giraffe calf team keep up the great work!
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Jennifer Novak Haar
I’m so happy to hear she is doing better! Thanks for all of your dedication, and keep up the great work! ♥️
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Christina Pearson
You’re doing an amazing job!!! Love to you all for what you do!!!💜
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Robin Stratton
Thank you for your dedication and commitment to this sweet baby. You did it!❤️👏🏻
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Deb Ourecky
I am so glad to hear she is improving. I have been thinking about her since I heard about the birth. Giraffes are special.
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Haleasha Flaherty
Keep up the fantastic work!! We were there on Saturday the 25th and the 2 male staff members were very informative and up to date on what was going on with the calf.. a suggestion for naming her ... Hope.. because she's a true fighter and she brings hope to the future of her population.. Thank you for all you do
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Karen Travis
What dedicated care givers for this precious girl! 🦒
Thank you for sharing an up date and pictures!
Thank you for sharing an up date and pictures!
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Eileen Patterson
You all rock. Thank you for taking such good care of this sweet little giraffe. Thank for sharing this update. ❤️🦒❤️
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Bonnie Meester
Wonderful news!! This is so exciting. Keep up the good work giraffe team. Overly Love this little one. 🦒🦒🦒🦒
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Karen Milne Paris
I love how attentive the giraffes are during her care. Thank you for all you are doing for this special little lady. ❤️🦒❤️
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Katie Ludwig
Great job everyone, for taking such good care of that sweet baby! She’s very lucky to have such a dedicated team in her corner.👏👏👏👏
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Bonita Frango McNeill
What wonderful news. This zoo has the most amazingly team to take care of all of our animals. I’m so glad she is doing better. Thank you for all the hours put in to take care of her. Can’t wait to find out her name. I’m sure it will be fitting for such a beautiful animal.
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Cathy Buescher
Oh, I've been worried that the next update would not be good news. So very glad to have a positive update!! Way to go staff. Thank you so much for your dedication and care.
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Sue Delaney Manuel
Great pictures! Love how 2 giraffes are looking in. Keep up the great work. Bummer she can’t feed from her mom but happy you are all there to help.
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