Photos/Video: Baby Masai Giraffe "Ivy" Arrives at Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney's Animal Kingdom
The baby giraffe was born in April at the park
A new Masai giraffe has arrived on the savanna at Disney's Animal Kingdom after being born at the park back in April.
What's Happening:
- Ivy, a baby Masai giraffe who was born backstage at Disney's Animal Kingdom, has made her grand debut on the savanna at the park's signature attraction, Kilimanjaro Safaris.
- When she was born, Ivy stood at nearly 6 feet tall and weighed 120 pounds. Now, guests can see her growing even more alongside her mom, Willow, the next time they take a ride on the attraction.
- Ivy marks an important moment for Masai giraffes - an endangered species with an estimated 30,000 remaining worldwide.
- Recently, we learned more about how the new arrival got her name - the next in a line of giraffes at the park that have tree-inspired names. It was one of a dozen names that were voted on by Animal Team cast members at the park, eventually winning and being bestowed upon the youngster.
- You can hear more about that, plus see Ivy on the savanna aboard Kilimanjaro Safaris in our video below.
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