Masai Giraffe
Giraffa camelopardilis tippelskirchiGeographic Region: savannah and open woodlands of central and southern Africa
Isn’t it Wild? Giraffes have the same number of vertebrae (7) in their necks as humans have.
Details
Height: Male: 15 – 17 ft; Female 13 – 15 ft.
Weight: Male: 3,000 lbs; Female 2,500 lbs.
leaves of the acacia tree, dandelion greens, alfalfa hay, and herbivore pellets
Endangered
Savanna
Exhibit information
Did you know that you can go on safari right here in Rhode Island? View rare and exotic species from far away Africa.
Throughout your adventure, learn how the people, land, and animals of Africa are all interconnected and interdependent while watching zebras, cheetahs, red river hogs, and more in action.
Observe elephants swimming in a waterhole and Masai giraffes reaching high into the trees for a leafy snack.
Can’t find the elephants or giraffes? Head into the Textron Elephant & Giraffe Pavilion. Inside you may catch an elephant bath or training session in progress. You can also learn how Roger Williams Park Zoo cares for animals, both here at the Zoo and out in the wild.
