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Jafari Meets the World
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Even though he is just 6-weeks old, it
looks like Jafari will grow up to be big and strong like his father,
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Jafari, the zoo’s 6-week-old baby giraffe, met the world
outside of the African Journey barn last week when he ventured
into the grassy, 2-acre giraffe yard with his mother, Zuri. An
enthralled crowd of zoo visitors watched from the boardwalk as
Jafari dashed from the holding pen, through the gate, and into
the exhibit…and right back into the holding pen! Zuri paced back
and forth, encouraging Jafari to come back out, which he finally
did, only to run back inside! Since that first day, Jafari is
getting more comfortable in the giraffe exhibit, although he
doesn’t stray very far from Zuri’s watchful eye.
As he grows, zoo keepers say that Jafari’s personality is starting to
reveal itself. So far, they say Jafari reminds them of his father,
Jelani. Not only is Jafari cute, he is pretty smart, too. In fact,
Jafari learned how to push the button that automatically opens the door
into the giraffe barn, and let himself into the barn!
You can see Jafari and Zuri in the exhibit most Saturdays and
Sundays. During the week, mother and son take turns in the exhibit with
Jelani, Mystic, and Luna. Don’t miss your chance to see this very
special zoo baby!
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Choosing which pumpkin
to decorate is half the fun. |
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You Can Be a Part of the Great Zoo Halloween!
Are you looking for a unique adventure for your family, scout troop,
or youth group? Pitch in and help with the Great Zoo Halloween, which
runs from October 19-31! We need hundreds of volunteers to gut pumpkins,
paint pumpkins, carve pumpkins, and give out treats during this popular
event. For more information or to sign up, call Molly or Pam in the
Volunteer Office at 260-427-6808 or e-mail
volunteer@kidszoo.org. Hurry,
slots are filling fast!
Last Chance for Storytime!
Join us for the last Storytime events of the season
next week! On Monday and Tuesday September 24 & 25 at 10:30 a.m.
in the Australian Adventure Plaza, preschoolers and their
favorite adults are invited to listen to a tale, sing a song,
and take home a craft page. The event is free with zoo
admission.
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