Giraffe Calf Hub

BABY GIRAFFE BOOM

Watch as the little one meets the herd for the first time, including sweet encounters with his very curious big brother, Tambi. You won't want to miss his first zoomies as he explores his world on wobbly legs!

Published 09 February 2026

New Giraffe Calf at Melbourne Zoo!

We’re excited to give our members a first look at this giraffe’s arrival into the world, including his very first wobbly steps and precious bonding moments with his mum.

Published 03 February 2026

"Scrumptious little noodle" Melbourne Zoo’s giraffe calf has a name!

In just a few short weeks, Melbourne Zoo’s giraffe calf has gone from wobbly newcomer to star attraction — the first born at the Zoo in nearly 20 years. Members and visitors have watched him snuggle up to mum Nakuru, discover his legs with some spectacular zoomies, and grow bigger every day, stacking on 25 kilos in three weeks he now tips the scales at more than 100 kilograms. But every giraffe needs a name, so the vote was put to Zoos Victoria members. The three choices were: Tambi, meaning “noodle” in Swahili, Tamu meaning “sweet” and Enzi meaning “power” or “might”.

The winning name is Tambi [pronounced: Tum-bee] winning 48% of the votes!

Published 22 August 2025

MEMBER EXCLUSIVES

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: GIRAFFE CALF TRIES WATER FOR THE FIRST TIME AT MELBOURNE ZOO

Please enjoy this update of Melbourne’s newest (and cutest)! Our 11-day-old giraffe calf has been busy nursing and stacking on weight. Here you can see him learn to sip from a water drinker, with mum Nakuru looking on.

Published 12 August 2025

mEMBER EXCLUSIVE: GIRAFFE BORN AT MELBOURNE ZOO

In this rare vision you’ll see new Mum, Nakuru spending quality mother/son time in the Giraffe Barn at Melbourne Zoo. A word of warning, it is the cutest video you'll see.

Published 5 August 2025