MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Zoo in Tennessee welcomed a baby giraffe Saturday morning.
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VIDEO: Baby giraffe born at Memphis Zoo😍 BABY GIRAFFE! 😍 The Memphis Zoo welcomed a new animal today, as 8-year-old Wendy gave birth Saturday morning. http://bit.ly/2OSHpF7
Posted by FOX13 Memphis on Saturday, April 6, 2019
The zoo's 8-year-old giraffe, Wendy, gave birth at 9:30 a.m.
Officials said the baby giraffe was up and on its feet about 25 minutes after birth.
The gender of the calf is not known at this time, and it doesn't have a name yet. Zoo staff are expected to perform a neonatal exam Sunday to "assess the baby's overall health, weight and determine its gender."
The calf should be on exhibit by sometime next week if all goes well, officials said.
>> Watch a video update from the Memphis Zoo
Update on our new baby giraffe. Mama Wendy and baby are back in the barn.
Posted by Memphis Zoo on Saturday, April 6, 2019
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