First baby of 2026 born at zoo — a Northern giraffe calf

A Northern giraffe calf was born on 20 January 2026 to 14-year-old mother Arusha, with keepers witnessing the rare daytime birth. The healthy six-foot calf stood and suckled within the first hour, and will soon undergo a veterinary health check to determine its sex and receive a name beginning with 'O'.