'It's very important for zoos to introduce these animals to people in person and then tie that in with conservation efforts,' Morrow said.

According to Tim Morrow, Zoo Executive Director, less than 4,700 reticulated giraffes are left in existence worldwide. Three giraffes - a male and his two male offsprings - came from the Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville. For the past five years, giraffes have not been part of the the zoo's exhibits. Kin Man Hui/San Antonio Express-NewsĪn adult male giraffe and its male offspring inspect their new home as officials at the San Antonio Zoo showed off their new exhibit for the reticulated giraffes to media and special guests on Thursday, Nov. Further in the plans for the zoo's exhibit will call for additional African hoofed animals and birds to compliment the giraffes. The exhibit officially opens on November 20th which features a revamped Savanna theme with water and vegetation features surrounded by a limestone cliffs for the giraffes to roam.

An adult male giraffe and its male offspring inspect the new home as officials at the San Antonio Zoo showed off their new exhibit for the reticulated giraffes to media and special guests on Thursday, Nov.

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