4:02pm Friday 4th July 2008
NEW arrivals at Dudley Zoo are keeping the staff busy.
The newcomers to the Castle Hill site include Keyah, a highly endangered Rothschild’s giraffe born on July 11, endearing little reindeer, meerkats, ducklings and four rare Lady Amherst’s pheasants. Chief Executive, Peter Suddock, said: “All of the babies are doing well and settling into their family groups.
“Keyah made her public debut at the weekend and was an instant hit with the visitors.
“She is gaining confidence daily and loves to be out in the paddock where she can see everyone.”
Keyah, an African name means ‘good health’ and was chosen by Assistant Curator, Richard Brown, who was one of the first keepers at the zoo to see the youngster just hours after her birth.
She is the new offspring of popular resident giraffes Churchill and Kora.
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