Fossil Rim has a new addition – a brand new baby giraffe.
The new baby was born to experienced mom, Snorgie, in late June and is doing well.
Snorgie is the mother to one of the four female calves born in March of 2023, making her yearling daughter, Waffles, a big sister. The calf has yet to be named, and spends the majority of its day keeping close to mom and nursing.
Giraffes are herd animals, which means that family groups spend time together and protect each other. When it comes to calves, it’s not uncommon to see other females pitch in to help care for the baby. Fossil Rim said they are excited to watch this new calf grow, and see how she interacts with the rest of the giraffe tower.
The giraffe calf can be seen on the public self-guided tour.
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 wildlife conservation facility that specializes in captivebreeding programs for endangered and threatened animal species.
Located 55 miles southwest of the DFW Metroplex in Glen Rose (Texas), Fossil Rim funds its award-winning conservation efforts with tourism. The center manages more than 50 species of wildlife including cheetahs, rhinos, giraffes, wolves, zebras and Attwater’s prairie chickens, a species native to Texas. Fossil Rim offers a 7.2-mile scenic wildlife drive, unique Foothills Safari Camp lodging, guided tours, camps, Children’s Animal Center, Nature Store and Overlook Café to visitors.
For more information, call (254) 897-2960 or visit fossilrim. org.