Young Masai Giraffe Explores New Home at Oregon Zoo

A young Masai giraffe landed at its new home at the Oregon Zoo in Portland on Wednesday, October 19. Buttercup, who is 2-years-old, took his time to explore the zoo’s Africa Savanna habitat after being transferred from the Santa Barbara Zoo. The young male giraffe, who is currently 12-foot tall, could grow to 18-feet when mature.

The Masai giraffe is the largest species of giraffe and the tallest living mammal. Credit: YouTube/Oregon Zoo