On Wednesday, April 15th, at 10:00 a.m., Zoo Miami’s newest baby giraffe made its first appearance on exhibit with the rest of the herd! (Source: Ron Magill/Zoo Miami)
Princess Buttercup Zoo Miami Giraffe
The baby was born on Wednesday, April 8th, to a 4 ½ year old female named, “Sabra.” (Source: Ron Magill/Zoo Miami)
Princess Buttercup Zoo Miami Giraffe
Though this is Sabra’s 1st baby, it is the 47th giraffe born in the history of Zoo Miami. (Source: Zoo Miami/Ron Magill)
Princess Buttercup Zoo Miami Giraffe
The newborn weighed 108 pounds, stood a little over 5 feet tall . (Source: Zoo Miami/Ron Magill)
Princess Buttercup Zoo Miami Giraffe
Her name is “Princess Buttercup” (Source: Ron Magill/Zoo Miami)
Princess Buttercup Zoo Miami Giraffe
Giraffe have a pregnancy of approximately 15 months and the mother rarely, if ever, lies down while giving birth. (Source: Ron Magill/Zoo Miami)
Princess Buttercup Zoo Miami Giraffe
The baby falls about 4-6 feet to the floor where it receives quite an impactful introduction to the world! (Source: Ron Magill/Zoo Miami)
Princess Buttercup Zoo Miami Giraffe
The father of "Princess Buttercup" was “Fezzik." (Source: Ron Magill/Zoo Miami)
Princess Buttercup Zoo Miami Giraffe
Sadly, "Fezzik" died in November of last year due to age related crippling arthritis. (Source: Ron Magill/Zoo Miami)
Princess Buttercup Zoo Miami Giraffe
Pretty sure "Princess Buttercup" is going to be a huge attraction. (Source: Ron Magill/Zoo Miami)
Princess Buttercup Zoo Miami Giraffe
She already fits right in to the rest of the herd. (Source: Ron Magill/Zoo Miami)
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