Baby giraffe born at North Yorkshire theme park

The giraffe was born to parents George and Lizzy on 17th January. Credit: Flamingo Land Resort.

Flamingo Land Resort in North Yorkshire have welcomed the arrival of a giraffe calf.

The female was born to parents George, 10, and Lizzy, 8 on 17th January. The new arrival takes the Rothschild giraffe family to six.

“The arrival of our giraffe calf was a very special day for the entire Flamingo Land team, especially the keepers who have cared for mother Lizzy during her pregnancy,” said Ross Snipp Zoo Manager Flamingo Land Resort Yorkshire. “

Settling in! Credit: Flamingo Land Resort

Flamingo Land are launching competition to name the new baby giraffe. Details will be available on their [website]( http://www.flamingoland.co.uk/).