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The fans have spoken! Of the semi-finalists (Apollo, Kayode, Obi, Taki, Herbie, and Freckles), Obi won!<\/p>\n

Join us in welcoming Obi to our tower of giraffes, and after a month, he finally has a name!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Obi means “heart” from the Igbo language in West Africa, specifically Nigeria.<\/p>\n

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On August 6th, Safari West welcomed a brand new baby giraffe, the 41st one born here on the Sonoma Serengeti. This 6-foot newborn tips the scales at 150 pounds and is ready to meet his fans! There’s just one problem. He needs a name!<\/p>\n

Always one of the most famous and recognizable of Africa’s mammals, the lovely giraffe has recently become a conservation issue as well. Although most people still don’t know it, giraffes have sadly found themselves on the Endangered Species List! More than ever before, we need to focus attention on the study and conservation of this unique species. The giraffes at Safari West have served as ambassadors for their species for decades and continue to inspire and educate tens of thousands of human visitors every year. We look forward to this newest arrival continuing the tradition with the next generation of conservationists.<\/p>\n

Help us Name that Baby!<\/h2>\n

Submissions are now CLOSED<\/strong>!<\/h3>\n

If you’ve got a great name for #41, email your suggestion to giraffebaby@safariwest.com<\/a> by September 3, 2019. On September 3rd we’ll select our five favorite submissions and send them to our friends at the Santa Rosa Press Democrat. The PD team will hold a final vote to pick a winner from the list of five. The winner will be announced on or about September 6, 2019. It that winning name is yours, you’ll receive a gift certificate for a Classic Safari Tour so you can come to meet him in person! Official Rules below.<\/p>\n

Show your support for this vulnerable species and spread some love for #41 today by helping us name that baby!<\/p>\n

Photographs by Will Bucquoy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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