You’ll Get Warm And Fuzzy Vibes From This Giraffe Cam At The Greenville Zoo In South Carolina
We have to admit: giraffes are peculiarly fascinating creatures. From their outward appearance with long gangling necks and legs that go on forever to their whimsical pattern and gentle demeanor, giraffes have charmed humans throughout the ages. Here in South Carolina, only a handful of ambassador giraffes reside in zoos where we can visit and admire them as often as we like.
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Currently, three giraffes call the Greenville Zoo home.
Few people know that giraffes, while they seem docile and friendly, actually have more heart than most mammals. Three hearts, to be exact. Each giraffe is born with three hearts.
With a new baby on the way, the zoo and its members are on high alert with some special giraffe cams that have been installed.
The cams run 24 hours a day and overlook both the paddock and the barn so you'll never tune in without being able to check on the cute giraffe family that resides here.
Giraffes are the tallest living mammals on the planet, but the cams capture them from high above and will provide every detail as Autumn's pregnancy progresses.
A giraffe's gestation lasts for more than a year and often as long as 15 months.
If you’re lucky enough to be working from home due to the pandemic, then keeping a watchful eye on Autumn via the Giraffe Cam at the zoo will be a breeze. You can bookmark this link for the Giraffe Cams to see all of the action and hopefully be viewing in the moments the new baby giraffe arrives in (we hope) February! You can also follow Autumn’s progress via the zoo’s Facebook page.
Have you visited the Greenville Zoo before? If so, what’s your favorite thing to do at the zoo? Let us know in the comments!
Robin Jarvis is a travel writer and editor for OnlyInYourState.com with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She's lived in the Carolinas for nearly three decades and currently resides in Charleston. When she's not working, she loves to cook with friends and check out new adventures. General questions and FAM tours: [email protected]
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