Giraffe Arrival » Chester Zoo

14-02-2011

They had seven for a short time after Tula was born
Aoife, Tula, Kelly, Bella, Orla, Faida, Thorn

14-02-2011

I counted 6 out at once.Pygathrix i would think with 6 it would be full up.

15-02-2011

Lovelorn? He wasn't looking very lovelorn a couple of weeks ago

The Leader - News from Wrexham & Flintshire - Lovelorn giraffe finds his perfect match online

15-02-2011

He wasn't! Good to see the computer dating working out for them though, I never did think there was a need for a studbook coordinator. Who was that anyway?

15-02-2011

I hate these stories which are 'twisted' to suit the situation, e.g. a search for a partner to tie in with Valentine's Day. It implies this Giraffe male was lonely and single whereas he already had several females. What rubbish.

Similar to Colchester's 'Valentine' tigers story last year and the one about Bobby the London Zoo Gorilla 'who'd never seen the open sky before'. Twaddle!: mad:

15-02-2011

I will look forward to seeing Dagmar Always had a soft spot for the giraffes

Giraffes.
23-02-2011

I would think they have enough in there now .

Thorn was having a good time today chasing one of the females around.

23-02-2011

I used to give the giraffes a cursory glance on my way to RoRA via the chimps until I saw Thorn indoors a few weeks ago, that is one magnificent animal.
Dagmar is very friendly and pretty large herself. She was chasing one of the other females (Aiofe) round inside the house last week, it was a weird slow motion chase of very large animals running round in a rather small space. Tula the baby was sensibly keeping well out of it.

Dagmar
23-02-2011

Dagmar seems a good addition to the group.and lots of fun in store..

23-02-2011

She has settled in very well by the looks of things yesterday. However the boats are now more tentative going past the Giraffes as Dagmar isn't used to them and so is very intrigued and tries to join the tours.

dagmar
23-02-2011

I think she is a lovely Giraffe and will give us all lots of pleasure watching her.she is so lively good addition to the Zoo.

23-02-2011

Surely tehy wouldn't reach their maximum number before they start properly breeding. What would happen if all the cows were to calve?

23-02-2011

Same here. Giraffes have never held much fascination for me, but Thorn... WOW! When he's in the pen next to the viewing section in the giraffe house, you can't help but admire him. "Magnificent" is exactly the right word!

23-02-2011

Ha! I usually just give the chimps a passing glance on the way to the giraffes and okapis!

That's the nice thing about a general collection the scale of Chester - something for everyone to enjoy.

24-02-2011

Always think Giraffe are just about THE most impressive animal species a zoo can exhibit, especially when seen close to indoors. I also like the peculiar sweet smell that all Giraffe Houses seem to contain.