Giraffe in North Carolina Zoo

Giraffe is probably one of the most popular animals to be seen in zoos. On 20th July 2008, we visited the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro, North Carolina. Two of the giraffes came out and hid themselves in the shade. It was a hot day and therefore it was understandably they did that.

Giraffe is the tallest of all land-living animal species. Males can be from 4.8 to 5.5 meters (16 to 18 feet) tall and weight about 1700 kilograms (3800 pounds). Females are usually slightly shorter and weigh less then the males do.

The design of the North Carolina Zoo is quite nice that giraffes are able to run around in a large piece of land. The only drawback we think is that people will have to walk a long way to see them. Once we find a good spot, they may walk away from our eye sights. After we visit the North Carolina Zoo several times, we learn the trick. Whenever we see a bunch of people crowded in a spot, we will rush over there as fast as we can. The chance is that we will be able to see some animals in good viewing angles.