Giraffe Calf at the Sedgwick County Zoo

Sedgwick County Zoo Welcomes Giraffe Calf into the World

On September 21, a giraffe calf was welcomed into the world by Sedgwick County Zoo staff. Mom and calf are doing fine and are accepting visitors. Just moments after birth the calf was up on all fours yet staying close to Mom. It’s still a little wobbly, but it sure is cute.

Eric Poe and Sherry Renollet-Poe adopted the giraffe herd at Zoobilee 2005 in memory of Sherry’s mother Shirl Renollet. They’ve chosen the name C.J. for the newborn calf, named after their two boys Clint & Jack. The male calf is approximately 6-feet tall and weighs 107 pounds. Now that’s a big boy!

The Sedgwick County Zoo is a not-for-profit organization. It has been recognized with national and international awards for its support of field conservation programs and successful breeding of rare and endangered species. It's the No. 1 outdoor family tourist attraction in Kansas and is home to more than 2,500 animals of nearly 500 different species.

Sedgwick County Zoo is accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA). Look for the AZA logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you and a better future for all living things. With its more than 200 accredited members, AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation and your link to helping animals in their native habitats. For more information, visit   www.aza.org.

Sedgwick County Zoo is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA). WAZA's mission is to guide, encourage and support the zoos, aquariums, and like-minded organizations of the world in animal care and welfare, environmental education and global conservation. For more information visit www.waza.org.