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A Thanksgiving present: Giraffe born at Busch Gardens

By Sara Nealeigh
A giraffe was born Thursday during the Thanksgiving holiday at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, according to a Facebook announcement.
A giraffe was born Thursday during the Thanksgiving holiday at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, according to a Facebook announcement. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Facebook

While most were enjoying a Thanksgiving meal, a giraffe at Busch Gardens had other plans.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced on Facebook that a baby giraffe was born on Thursday.

The newest member of the Busch Gardens family is about 6 feet tall and weighs in at about 150 pounds, according to WFLA News Channel 8.

Both baby giraffe and mother, Celina, are doing fine, WTSP reported.

The baby’s name and sex have not been announced.

Sara Nealeigh: 941-745-7081, @saranealeigh

This story was originally published November 24, 2017 at 8:07 AM with the headline "A Thanksgiving present: Giraffe born at Busch Gardens."

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