Belfast Zoo has welcomed a new baby boy giraffe to its midst, and is now asking the public for help in naming him.
Born to experienced mother Daisy on Sunday, July 14, the week-old Rothschild’s giraffe has been delighting both visitors and staff.
The zoo said that both mother and son have stayed inside the giraffe house for a few days together to give them plenty of bonding time.
The new baby giraffe at Belfast Zoo
A shortlist of four names has been drawn up by the animal care team at Belfast Zoo.
The names have been shared for a vote on the zoo’s Facebook page, with online users encouraged to comment their favourite name below the post.
The names voters can choose between are:
Voting will close on Friday, July 26, at 4pm.
Zoo manager Alyn Cairns commented, “Rothschild’s giraffes are one of the most endangered of the giraffe subspecies.
“While giraffes inhabit savannahs and grasslands across Africa, the Rothschild subspecies only exists in small numbers within protected areas in Kenya and northern Uganda.
“Since we became home to the species in 1988, we have celebrated the arrival of over 40 calves and we are delighted to welcome the new addition to the family!”
Visitors have a chance to see the newest arrival in the zoo’s giraffe house.
The zoo is open every day 10am – 6pm with last admission at 4.30pm.