Say hello to Jasiri, a 5-year-old reticulated giraffe who recently arrived at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo from Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance for a temporary stay. Jasiri’s move supports giraffe conservation through the Giraffe Species Survival Plan (SSP), a program managed by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
Jasiri’s arrival went smoothly — he calmly walked off the specialized trailer and into his temporary home, where the neighboring giraffe herd was already eager to say hello. From curious nuzzles and sniffs to a few gentle licks, the herd wasted no time welcoming him…