WATCH: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Cast Members Get Their First Look at the Park’s New Baby Giraffe
Early this morning we brought you the exciting news that Disney’s Animal Kingdom was celebrating a new addition to its family!
Mara, the beloved Masai giraffe who calls Kilimanjaro Safaris home, recently gave birth to an adorable baby boy named Tucker!
In a heartwarming moment, we witnessed Tucker make his debut on the Harambe Wildlife Reserve this morning in an exclusive backstage area on the savanna.
View this post on Instagram
Instantly, we were enamored with the adorable Tucker.
I mean, look how cute he is!
Animal Kingdom Cast Members Visit Tucker
As it turns out, we weren’t the only ones who recently got an opportunity to meet Tucker. In a new video on LinkedIn, Disney executive Jason Recher shared a video of Animal Kingdom Cast Members seeing Tucker on the Kilimanjaro Safaris for the first time.
Needless to say, they were infatuated!
If you haven’t seen the video yet, check it out now!
Disney’s Commitment to Conservation
In addition to being adorable, Tucker is also an essential part of Disney’s conservation efforts. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), there are only about 30,000 Masai giraffes in the wild, making them an endangered species.
“Tucker’s birth is really important for us. It’s a testament to Disney’s leadership in animal care and conservation and our incredible partnership with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the Species Survival Plan. This plan focuses on maintaining genetic diversity of the giraffe population and helping to prevent giraffes from becoming extinct,” said Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President of Disney’s Animals, Science, and Environment.
To learn more about Disney’s conservation efforts, visit impact.disney.com.
Thanks for visiting MickeyBlog! Want to go to Disney? For a FREE quote on your next Disney vacation, please fill out the form below. One of the agents from MickeyTravels, a Diamond- level Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, will be in touch soon! Also, thanks for reading!
