New Baby Giraffe Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park

Hi everyone!

A new baby giraffe named Tucker was recently born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Dr. Scott Terrell shared the big news today about this welcome addition to the park – the first giraffe born at Walt Disney World since 2021. Tucker has just made his debut as well on the Kilimanjaro Safaris.

Here is video shared by Disney, followed by information and photos about Tucker.

We are neck-deep in excitement here as we welcome a towering new addition to our Kilimanjaro Safaris family at
Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Mara, our beloved Masai giraffe, gave birth to a beautiful baby boy named Tucker!

This long-awaited arrival marks the first giraffe calf birth at Walt Disney World Resort since 2021 and underscores
our ongoing commitment to wildlife and species protection. Mara, who joined our savanna in 2015, has proudly
expanded her family, not once – but three times now! It seems like just yesterday we were celebrating the birth of
her first calf, Jabari, in 2019 . Today we watched Mara and Tucker stretch their legs and stroll out onto the
savanna.

A Baby Giraffe Stands Tall for Conservation at Animal Kingdom

The birth of Mara’s baby giraffe at Animal Kingdom is a significant achievement. The Masai giraffe is classified as
endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), with around 30,000 giraffes remaining
globally. With habitat loss and poaching posing threats in their natural environments, Disney is working hard to
help protect this iconic 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.
Our team of world-class animal care professionals and expert on-site veterinarians have been working around the
clock to ensure both Mara and her calf receive leading care. This birth is a true testament to the incredible work
of our animal care team at Walt Disney World.

Tucker’s arrival contributes to the genetic diversity and health of the Masai giraffe population, ensuring that future
generations can enjoy the sight of these majestic animals towering above the savanna.

The Disney Conservation Fund Celebrates 30 Years of Wildlife Protection

Recognizing the urgency to protect rapidly vanishing wildlife and habitats around the world, the Disney
Conservation Fund provides support to respected conservation organizations already at the forefront of critical
conservation efforts.

This year, the Disney Conservation Fund (DCF) is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Since its inception in 1995, the
Disney Conservation Fund has directed more than $132 million to community conservation programs to support
organizations working with communities to protect wildlife, inspire action, and promote environmental resilience.

“Through DCF grants to local and global nonprofit organizations and the expertise of Disney Conservation cast
members driving both scientific research and on-the-ground action, Disney helps protect endangered species,
restore habitats, empower the next generation of conservation leaders, and address environmental challenges
worldwide,” said Claire Martin, Senior Manager of Biodiversity Conservation, Environmental Sustainability at The
Walt Disney Company.

For updates on Tucker, and to see all the amazing work our talented team of cast members are doing for the more
than 5,000 animals across Disney World, follow Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment on Facebook and Dr.
Mark on Instagram.