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Tucker, Endangered Masai Giraffe Calf, Debuts at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Born in February, Tucker is the first giraffe calf at the park since 2021 and now delights guests on Kilimanjaro Safaris while highlighting Disney's conservation efforts.

Tucker, the baby Masai giraffe born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Feb. 13, makes his debut in the park’s Harambe Wildlife Reserve, with mom Mara, left, and other members of the herd on Monday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Tucker, the baby Masai giraffe born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Feb. 13, makes his debut in the park’s Harambe Wildlife Reserve, as one of his aunts hovers nearby, Monday, April 7, 2025. Tucker is the first giraffe calf born at Walt Disney World since 2021. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
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Overview

  • Tucker, a 6-foot-tall Masai giraffe calf, made his public debut on April 7, 2025, at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Florida.
  • His birth on February 13, 2025, marks the first giraffe calf born at Walt Disney World since 2021 and is part of the Species Survival Plan for endangered animals.
  • Masai giraffes are classified as endangered, with only about 30,000 remaining in the wild, making Tucker’s arrival significant for conservation efforts.
  • Tucker is the third calf for his mother, Mara, who has been a resident of Disney’s Animal Kingdom since 2015 and plays a key role in the park’s breeding program.
  • Guests can now see Tucker exploring the savanna alongside his herd on the Kilimanjaro Safaris ride, enhancing the park’s focus on wildlife education and guest engagement.