Like people, the giraffe have personalities. Caesar is outgoing and has taken to the new space well. Kesi and Willow have demonstrated curiosity and openness to the space, but Anuli has been more reticent to move into the space. The herd mentality in giraffe is very strong. Therefore when Anuli doesn't want to leave the barn, Kesi and Willow tend to remain in her company. Only Caesar was out and about. And he was quite taken with a "tether ball", one of the enrichment items incorporated in the new design. To the extent that one can image a giraffe having "fun," he certainly gave the impression that this play was enjoyable.
About 30% of the newly leveled habitat space. The structure to the left is the Lion Pavilion, and the the red roofed structure on the right is part of the new African Elephant habitats.
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