The San Antonio Zoo this week welcomed a year-old giraffe, Jasiri, to the herd at the Naylor Savanna habitat, officials to officials with the attraction.
Jasiri is smart, confident and curious, which is fitting for her name, which translates to “courageous” in Swahili, zoo officials said. Like many giraffes, she loves to explore and is motivated by food. This has made it easy for Jasiri to adapt to the zoo’s training and environment.
“Every animal at the San Antonio Zoo plays a role in connecting people to wildlife, and Jasiri is no exception,” San Antonio Zoo CEO Tim Morrow said in a statement. “She represents the future of her species and the impact accredited zoos can have on conservation. We’re thrilled for our community to meet her, form a connection, and be inspired to help protect giraffes in the wild.”
The arrival of Jasiri is part of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan, an effort among many zoos across the country to ensure the long-term survival of endangered and threatened species through population management and conservation breeding.
Tickets to visit Jasiri in her new habitat are available at the San Antonio Zoo’s website.
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