SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Zoo has welcomed a new giraffe to the herd.
Waffles, a female Reticulated giraffe, officially joined the giraffe herd on Friday. She was born on March 4, 2023, at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center to her parents Snorgie and Mananasi.
You will be able to “spot” Waffles in the new Naylor Savanna giraffe barn’s yard, through floor to ceiling windows.
“Waffles’ arrival is a moment for celebration at the zoo, and the next step in building our herd for future breeding” said Tim Morrow President & CEO of San Antonio Zoo. “She represents our continued commitment to conservation while offering a special opportunity for the community to get closer to one of the most iconic species on Earth. We can’t wait for guests to come out and welcome her into her new home.”
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New giraffe welcomed to the San Antonio Zoo
Every giraffe has a unique spotted patterns, which are as distinctive as human fingerprints. Underneath the spots are specialized sweat glands and blood vessels, which help giraffes regulate their body temperature.
These patterns also provide camouflage in their natural environments, proving there's more to these waffle patterns than meets the eye. Our new giraffe has a very distinctive marking on her neck that looks just like an hourglass.
The zoo says that Waffles is very inquisitive, she loves to eat, and will be a great mom, as she already shows maternal instincts.
For more information, visit the zoo's website www.sazoo.org.