Web Extra: Giraffe Born at Brookfield
Clip: 7/1/2013 | 2m 10s
Brookfield Zoo is standing tall today after the 59th baby giraffe was born on its grounds.
Brookfield Zoo is standing tall today after the debut of the 59th baby giraffe born on its grounds. At 5-foot-9 and 173 pounds, the calf was born 11 days ago to first-time mom Jasiri, and dad Hasani. Watch a web extra video of the giraffe's birth.
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Web Extra: Giraffe Born at Brookfield
Clip: 7/1/2013 | 2m 10s
Brookfield Zoo is standing tall today after the debut of the 59th baby giraffe born on its grounds. At 5-foot-9 and 173 pounds, the calf was born 11 days ago to first-time mom Jasiri, and dad Hasani. Watch a web extra video of the giraffe's birth.
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