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Highlights
Baby love - Giraffe calf zoomies into the spotlight
The newborn son of first-time mother 13-year-old Nakuru and six-year-old father, Klintun, has leaped into the big wide world, trotting curiously behind Nakuru and showing a real enthusiasm for chewing up some browse.
Just like any baby, the calf needs calm and quiet while he continues to learn about the world and if it’s cold and rainy he will be keeping snug in the barn.
Meet Lupo the loveable dumpling
Melbourne Zoo is excited to welcome Lupo, the super social South American Tapir!
The two-and-a-half-year-old with the big personality has had an exciting first few days at Melbourne Zoo, loudly munching on crunchy vegetables and galloping around his habitat, after his long journey from Zoo Schmiding in Austria.
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