The Lincoln Children’s Zoo says a giraffe born last year will soon have a new home. Kay is the second giraffe calf born at the zoo and the first calf to be hand-raised by their team.
Kay is headed to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs. Lincoln Children’s Zoo is part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Giraffe Species Survival Plan Program. “Zoos accredited by the AZA regularly participate in animal moves like this to aid in the conservation of the species,” zoo officials said in a social media post.
They say Kay’s genetics are valuable to the future diversity of giraffe in human care. “Our dedicated team of zoo professionals who cared for Kay, along with the entire staff at the Zoo and Lincoln community have grown to love Kay, so while this news is bittersweet, we know she will be in in great hands at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.”
Kay will be joining a herd of 17 other giraffes. Her exact moving date will not be shared, but guests have a final chance to see her this weekend.
(Photo: Lincoln Children’s Zoo )