April the giraffe: calf is ‘strong and independent’
The unnamed male calf that was born on Saturday, April 15 has been described as “very independent” and “outgoing” already despite only being a few days old. Mother, April, has also been described by the park’s owner Jordan Patch as being “very protective and encouraging” of her calf. Mr Patch also said that Oliver, the father, was quite “inquisitive” over his new son and was getting “nose-to-nose” with the calf.
Animal Adventure Park April the giraffe with her calf
It is Oliver’s first child. The birth was captured on Animal Adventure Park’s live cam streamed on YouTube and attracted 1.2 million viewers, with April’s pregnancy and birth making her an huge internet sensation. Mr Patch also described the birth of the calf as being “perfect” and that everything had gone as planned and April and her calf had started to bond immediately.
Animal Adventure Park Jordan Patch (C) and staff with the calf
Previously it had been revealed that the newborn was five foot, nine inches tall and weighed 129 pounds. April followers have three more days to watch the live cam before it’s shut down so the park can prepare for opening day in May. April’s calf is the first one for Animal Adventure Park.
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The park only launched five years ago and is based in upstate New York. In the meantime, fans have a chance to vote on a name for the baby. The victorious name will be chosen in two weeks time. On Sunday April’s vet received a swift kick in a sensitive area from the mother.
Animal Adventure Park April the giraffe with her male calf