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Giraffe born at Auckland Zoo could become a record breaker

17:38 pm on 22 August 2022

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A Giraffe calf born at Auckland Zoo is already showing towering promise, at well over six feet tall. He arrived early Friday morning to mother Kiraka and first time dad Billy.

The big little guy is already trotting around. Auckland Zoo Ungulates keeper Vicky Smith says he'll meet the rest of the Zoo's giraffe family this week before potentially making his first public appearance.