Fort Wayne Children's Zoo

Zahra's Photo Gallery

Zahra at 5 months old

Zahra in the barn
Zahra was initially shy during her photo session.
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With mom Zuri close by, Zahra gradually warmed up to the camera.
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Once Zahra got used to the photographer, we couldn't keep her away from the camera!
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Zahra at 3 months old

Zahra the giraffe
Zahra has already grown nearly 18 inches in just three months.
Giraffes in barn
Zahra peeks out from between Kalahari and her mother Zuri.  Luna watches from the background.

Zahra at 3 weeks old

Zahra is only three weeks old and already growing taller.
Zahra playfully catches her own tail
Zahra playfully catches her own tail.
Three-week-old Zahra gets a lick from mom Zuri
Three-week-old Zahra gets a lick from mom Zuri.
Zuri seems amused by Zahra's attempts to taste whatever is in Zuri's mouth
Zuri seems amused by Zahra's attempts to taste whatever is in Zuri's mouth.

Zahra at 2 days old

Giraffe Mother Zuri and her baby Zahra
Giraffe mother Zuri and her baby Zahra.
Baby Giraffe Zahra
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Zahra’s First Checkup

October 19, 2009

Zoo Veterinarian Dr. Joe Smith and the African Journey keepers gave Zahra her first checkup when she was just 36 hours old.  Dr. Smith proclaimed her strong and healthy.

Check-up
Dr. Smith checks Zahra's mouth. Giraffes are born with a full set of teeth.
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Dr. Smith uses a tape measure to get Zahra's height. Mom Zuri keeps a close eye on her baby from the next stall.
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The crew holds steady while Zahra stands on the scale. She weighed 137 pounds.
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Zoo keepers gently restrain Zara as Dr Smith checks her heartbeat.
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Near the end of her exam, a tired baby Zahra rested her chin on zoo keeper Heather Kruekeberg's head.

Links to Learn More About Zahra

Zahra’s Birth Day Video

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