Released by the City of Greenville. The Greenville Zoo had withheld the gender and name until a press conference on Friday where zoo officials described the birth and plans for exhibition. The 6-foot-tall, 148-pound calf, yet to be named, had her first veterinarian exam Monday and seems to be in good health, Brotherton said. In 2019, the International Union for Conservation of Nature declared the Masai giraffe endangered, as their population has declined nearly 50% in the past 30 years. The Greenville Zoo is ready to name its newest giraffe and the public is invited to help. The adorable new resident of the Greenville Zoo is a baby boy giraffe named Kiko.The zoo held news conference at 1 p.m. Wednesday to announce the baby’s sex, height, weight and name. The calf, a girl, was born at 2:28pm and does not yet have a name. GREENVILLE, SC (WSPA) – Autumn, a 14-year-old giraffe at the Greenville Zoo, gave birth to a new calf Sunday afternoon. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter. Greenville Zoo's newly born baby giraffe is healthy and nursing, city officials say. The Charleston Police Department says someone spray-painted political slogans and profanities all over a high school on Daniel Island. The calf will nurse for nine to 12 months and will begin eating foliage at around two months old. Giraffe Cam. The pregnancy was confirmed through hormone analysis after reviewing the zookeepers’ daily logs, said the zoo in a statement. SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES. She was originally transferred to the Greenville Zoo in 2007 to be paired with Walter, the zoo’s former male Masai giraffe, as part of a breeding loan. Accredited by. “There’s a baby in the barn!” the zoo wrote in a Facebook post.. “Autumn gave birth less than an hour ago.” To purchase tickets to see the giraffes Wednesday, visit greenvillezoo.com. Autumn was born at Franklin Park Zoo in Boston in January 2006. Greenville Zoo's latest addition — a newly born baby giraffe — is female, city spokesperson Beth Brotherton said Monday night. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. The Greenville Zoo in South Carolina is asking for help naming their newborn female calf, born to their proud mom giraffe, Autumn. She will double in size in her first year of life, according to the press release. Start the day smarter. According to The State and WYFF-TV, the Greenville Zoo announced Sunday afternoon that its 14-year-old Masai giraffe, Autumn, had given birth. The Greenville Zoo has announced that Autumn, the zoo’s 14-year-old female Masai giraffe, is pregnant. The Greenville Zoo has three giraffes: mother Autumn, at rear; father, Miles, and 1-year-old Kellan. The calf nursed for the first time around 7 p.m. Sunday night after she was born around 2:30 p.m., according to a city press release. We envision a zoo that continues that tradition by building on the Greenville Zoo’s already solid foundation. Follow her on Twitter @maconatkinson. According to The State and WYFF-TV, the Greenville Zoo announced Sunday afternoon that its 14-year-old Masai giraffe, Autumn, had given birth. 2126 Charlie Hall BoulevardCharleston SC 29414(843) 402-5555. She's powered by strong coffee, long runs and good sunsets. Zoo Happenings. City officials say the calf will nurse for nine to 12 months, but will start to eat foliage around two-months-old. The Greenville Zoo welcomed a new addition over the weekend. Copyright 2021 WCSC. About Us. Autumn is pregnant with her sixth offspring, due any day. It's estimated that only 35,000 Masai giraffes exist today, according to the press release. EarthCam Provided. After asking South Carolinians for help naming their newborn female giraffe, Greenville Zoo has announced a winning moniker for the adorable youngster: Kiden. “The move is part of the Masai Giraffe Species Survival Plan. Tatu was the 29th birth of a Masai giraffe over the past 12 months spread across 11 different confined habitats, Greenville Zoo administrator Jeff Bullock said. Autumn, the Greenville, S.C., Zoo’s 12-year-old Masai giraffe, gave birth at 11:52 a.m. Wednesday. GREENVILLE, S.C. — A South Carolina zoo has welcomed a new member to its family – a baby giraffe. The baby giraffe born Monday night at the Greenville Zoo made its public debut Wednesday. Kellan is an African name meaning powerful, the Greenville Zoo said in their announcement on social media after allowing the community to vote on the name. Patrick joined the Live 5 News team in October 2006. This is another success towards ensuring the future of Masai giraffes,” said Zoo Director Bill Cooper. In fall of 2020, zookeepers announced that Autumn was expecting her third calf with Miles, the zoo’s male Masai giraffe. The winter hours for the Greenville Zoo are daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Google Maps/Cracr Jac If you’re lucky enough to be working from home due to the pandemic, then keeping a watchful eye on Autumn via the Giraffe Cam at the zoo will be a breeze. From nearly 200 suggestions submitted by giraffe fans old and young, from the Upstate and beyond, zookeepers selected Tatu as the name of Autumn’s and Walter’s baby boy. GREENVILLE, S.C. (WYFF/WCSC) - There is a new giraffe baby at the Greenville Zoo! GREENVILLE — The wait has been excruciating for die-hard, pregnant-giraffe voyeurs — but finally the Greenville Zoo has welcomed its newest addition. Connect with the wildlife and discover the natural world with this live streaming webcam! Kellan is the name of the one-month-old giraffe. 150 Cleveland Park Drive Greenville, SC 29601 Phone: 864-467-4300. Poaching and changes in land use are primary causes. According to the zoo… Kiden was chosen from 249 submissions by giraffe fans old and young. Autumn, the 14-year-old female giraffe at the Greenville Zoo, has given birth to a new calf. With the live streaming webcams placed at the Greenville Zoo, EarthCam was able to capture the birth as it happened live. The Greenville Zoo announced Nov. 16 its 14-year-old female Masi giraffe Autumn is pregnant. GREENVILLE, SC (FOX Carolina)- The Greenville Zoo says that Autumn, its 14-year-old giraffe, gave birth to a new calf on Sunday afternoon. According to The State and WYFF-TV, the Greenville Zoo announced Sunday afternoon that its 14-year-old Masai giraffe, Autumn, had given birth. What does the name Kellan mean? Greenville Zoo Names Baby Giraffe Monday, February 22, 2016. Subscribe to our channel! GREENVILLE, S.C. (WYFF/WCSC) - There is a new giraffe baby at the Greenville Zoo! She was standing on her own by 3:08 p.m. GREENVILLE, S.C. (WYFF) - There is a new giraffe baby at the Greenville Zoo! The baby is 14-year-old Autumn's sixth calf. CLICK HERE to watch a live stream inside the zoo’s Giraffe Barn. EarthCam and the Greenville Zoo have teamed up to offer an exclusive look into the Masai Giraffe exhibit at the Greenville Zoo in Greenville, SC. The baby was born at 2:28 p.m. and was standing on its own by 3:08 p.m. Greenville became a special city by creating family-friendly destinations. Warning: Information you find on this page may be outdated or incorrect. Share your zoo experiences by tagging your Instagram post with #gvlzoo! Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. Autumn was born at Franklin Park Zoo in Boston and arrived at the Greenville Zoo in 2007. She is expected to give birth in late November or early December. The 6-foot, 2-inch, 157 pound baby was born on January 31, 2018. All rights reserved. (Greenville SC) The Greenville Zoo staff and representatives from the Greenville Zoo Foundation gathered this afternoon to introduce the newest member of the zoo family. From nearly 200 suggestions submitted by giraffe fans old and young, from the Upstate and beyond, zookeepers selected Tatu as the name of Autumn’s and Walter’s baby boy. Staff Directory; Mission; Contact Us; FAQS; Jobs The zoo is next to Cleveland Park, which contains picnic tables … Autumn the giraffe gave birth Sunday at 2:28 p.m. and the new calf was standing on its own by 3:08 p.m. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. BOOK YOUR NEXT FIELD TRIP AT THE ZOO! This is another success towards ensuring the future of Masai giraffes,” Greenville Zoo Director Bill Cooper said. Autumn the giraffe gave birth Sunday at 2:28 p.m. and was standing on its own by 3:08 p.m. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed one of its K9 units has been involved in a crash. Kellan was six feet, one inch tall at birth and weighed 165 pounds. According to the Greenville Zoo, Kiden will be moved to the Oregon Zoo later this Spring. Stock photo of a baby giraffe. The Greenville Zoo Foundation is dedicated to bringing this vision to life, through fundraising and advocacy programs for the Zoo. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ZOO'S SUNSMART PROGRAM. Autumn the giraffe gave birth Sunday at 2:28 p.m. and the new calf was standing on its own by 3:08 p.m. Autumn, the zoo's female Masai giraffe, went into labor Sunday night and gave birth just before 10:30 p.m., according to a release from the city of Greenville. We love the meaning behind this sweet moniker.Want to see more Southern Living videos? See Miles, Autumn and Kellan interact with each other, their keepers and visitors each day, then watch them settle in for the night in their barn! “We are excited to welcome our new baby giraffe.