Asheboro, N.C. – May 24, 2023 - The North Carolina Zoo North Carolina Zoo is excited to announce a soaring addition to its family. The Zoo’s 13-year-old giraffe Leia gave birth to her calf—already about six feet tall—on Saturday, May 20. The 145-pound calf was born to parents Leia (cow) and Jack (bull). The first-time mom and her offspring are healthy and currently bonding behind the scenes. The Zoo has had 12 previous giraffe births, making this one lucky 13. The Zoo's animal care team will det

62K views · 565 reactions | At the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro, visitors come face to face with incredible animals big and small. And speaking of small — just last week, the zoo welcomed a new baby chimp and a giraffe calf! Watch our video to discover even more about the amazing creatures that call the world’s largest natural habitat zoo home. | Our State Magazine | Facebook