The Living Desert announces name of newest baby giraffe
Officials at The Living Desert have announced the name of the newest baby giraffe, which was born at the zoo on April 28. They made the announcement Wednesday morning on World Giraffe Day.
And the male calf is named — Harold. Harold is the tallest giraffe calf to be born at The Living Desert.
Harold Matzner, a longtime supporter of The Living Desert, named the giraffe through a generous gift of $50,000, officials said in a news release.
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The male calf measured six feet three inches and weighed over 185 pounds at his well-baby exam on May 1. He was born to mother, Tuli, and father, Hesabu, and is currently on exhibit with the herd.
“The Living Desert is a wonderful cultural organization, and I’m proud to support the important work they do, including their work with giraffe conservation,” said Harold Matzner. “My hope is that our community continues to care about the plight of the giraffe in the wild, and I invite the community to visit Harold, the giraffe, and the rest of the herd at The Living Desert.”
Guests can get up close and personal with the giraffes at The Living Desert by participating in the giraffe feedings daily from 9 a.m. to noon.
“We are so grateful for the generosity of Harold Matzner and his love for The Living Desert,” said Jan Hawkins, Director of Development at The Living Desert. “By sharing his name with the baby giraffe, Harold is also sharing his commitment to the future of desert wildlife here in the Coachella Valley and around the world.”
The Living Desert is located at 47900 Portola Avenue in Palm Desert. For more information, call 760-346-5694 or visit them online.
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