Safari Park Dvůr Králové celebrates birth of endangered Rothschild giraffe

A female Rothschild giraffe, a critically endangered species, has been born at the Safari Park Dvůr Králové in the Czech Republic. The newborn is currently staying in a protected indoor area with its mother to gain strength.

The mother is an experienced breeder, marking her seventh offspring, while the father, an 18-year-old male originally from the Prague Zoo, has sired 18 calves. This birth marks the 192nd Rothschild giraffe born at the facility and the 289th giraffe overall in the park's successful breeding program.

Due to the breeding requirements of the European breeding program, the father will be moved to a safari camp to live with a bachelor group, as he has already contributed sufficient genetics. The newborn will likely be visible to the public in the outdoor enclosure once weather conditions permit, potentially as early as this year or in the spring of next year. Visitors participating in specialized experience programs may have earlier access to the breeding facilities.