Brookfield Zoo's Giraffes Got To Go Outside Early This Year, And The Photos Are Precious

Submitted by the Chicago Zoological Society.

BROOKFIELD, IL — Today, people were not the only ones venturing outside and enjoying the unseasonable warm weather. The giraffes at Brookfield Zoo did too. The herd normally does not have access to its outdoor habitat until mid-April. However with the mild temperatures, the nearly 20,000 guests who visited the zoo today were able to see the giraffes stretch their legs earlier than in past years. This annual event can sometimes be exciting to witness as some of the younger giraffes have been known to run around and kick up their hooves. The zoo’s herd—Mithra, 26; Jasari, 11; Arnieta, 10; and Potoka, 3—can be seen outdoors at Habitat Africa! The Savannah weather permitting.

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Photos courtesy of CZS