We’ve gone shoe shopping for our 22-year-old Masai giraffe matriarch, Milenna! As Milenna has gotten older, she’s started to display some mobility issues and signs of pain in her legs. Some new shoes can help.

We wanted to give you a quick update on two of our more senior members of our giraffe tower, Milenna and Doc.

Our giraffe tower is getting a little larger! A 1-year-old female Masai giraffe, Tisa, has joined our group from her birthplace, the Virginia Zoo.

We’re heartbroken to share that Rafiki, one of our original five giraffes to be on habitat when Expedition Africa opened in 2003, was humanely euthanized following ongoing age-related medical issues.

Our 25-year-old giraffe Rafiki is experiencing some health issues. We’re hopeful that our innovative care will help him continue to age comfortably with us.

Aidan the giraffe will soon head to Kansas City Zoo to start a tower of his own.