Come face-to-face with the tallest mammal in the world at the Giraffe platform! Our custom built enclosure offers a high level viewing platform, allowing you to get closer than ever to these amazing creatures.
In 2024 we welcomed to 7-ft tall new arrivals! This is the first time in over 30 years that we have had two infant giraffes at the same time.
These important additions to the conservation breeding programme have already ventured outside into the paddock. Visitors will be able to see them and their brother Wilfred galloping around the paddock together from the many viewing areas at Giraffe Heights.
Our giraffe calf Wilfred was named after renowned WW1 poet Wilfred Owen, having being born on Remembrance Day (11 November) in 2022.
Our two new reticulated giraffe calves join the growing herd at Giraffe Heights, alongside:
- Wilfred, born November 2022 to mum Luna and dad Bashu
- Luna, mother of Wilfred and the new male giraffe calf
- Ijuma, mother of the female giraffe calf
- Bashu, father to Wilfred and both new giraffe calves
Make sure to keep your eyes peeled for them on your next visit to our conservation Zoo.
Giraffe facts
Giraffes have the same number of neck bones as people, their heart beats twice as fast as human's and they stand at 2 metres tall as new a new born giraffe.
Meet the Giraffes at Whipsnade Zoo
Get closer than ever to these giants of the African savannah in our special giraffe feeding experience.