The giraffe house is currently home to the Zoo's Masai giraffe calf 'Mstari' and to 'Kiko', the newest addition to our giraffe family. There are nine subspecies of giraffes with two recently listed as endangered and the others listed as least concern/conservation dependent by the International Union for Conservation and Nature (IUCN).

Giraffes are good jumpers, but cannot swim. They can run for long distances without tiring and can travel up to 56 km/h. While a giraffe is running, the hind feet are swung forward of the forefeet, the head and neck swing widely, almost in a figure eight, and the tail is …

Step into the enchanting world of the Toronto Zoo's Masai giraffe herd with this exclusive Wild Encounter! Join us on a guided tour into the heart of the giraffe house, where you'll delve into the secrets of enrichment, explore indoor habitats, and even peek into their at-home vet office for fascinating insights into medical training.

We are thrilled to share that in the early hours of May 12, 2020, the Toronto Zoo welcomed a Masai giraffe calf into the world! This is the first offspring for both mother Mstari and father Kiko and is now one of three Masai giraffes living at the Zoo.

2024年7月26日 · The Toronto Zoo announced the passing of two-year-old Masai giraffe Matu on Wednesday, while he was anesthetized for a castration procedure. After a necropsy was conducted Thursday morning,...

2024年7月25日 · A two-year-old Masai giraffe named Matumaini died while under anesthesia during a surgical operation at the Toronto Zoo on Thursday. Matumaini, also known as Matu, was undergoing a castration...

2024年7月25日 · The Toronto Zoo announced Thursday that a two-year-old Masai giraffe named Matu has died during a surgical operation. “While under general anesthesia during a castration procedure this...

2013年11月8日 · The Toronto Zoo will unveil it’s recently born giraffe to the public this weekend, Nov. 9 and 10. The female Masai giraffe, born on Oct. 17, has been named Mstari. She was born to mother Twiga, aged 23, and late father Stripes, who died in …

2022年2月25日 · The Toronto Zoo got an unbelievably adorable addition on Thursday morning when Masai giraffe Mstari and her mate Kiko welcomed their second calf into the world, the zoo sharing photos and...

2020年5月13日 · The Toronto Zoo has launched a $70,000 campaign to support its growing giraffe family as the institution welcomed a baby giraffe recently. In the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 12, Mstari, a six-year-old female Masai giraffe, gave birth to a calf.