Newborn giraffe at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo taking a bottle after infection
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Giraffe calf
"Ben, one of our giraffe caretakers, is on feeding duty!" (Courtesy Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium)
"Ben, one of our giraffe caretakers, is on feeding duty!" (Courtesy Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium)
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Giraffe calf
"After bottle feeding, giraffe caretakers Ben and Josh tend to the medical wrap around the calf's neck. Underneath the wrap, a catheter is in place to allow our team quick and easy access to do blood work."
(Courtesy Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium)
"After bottle feeding, giraffe caretakers Ben and Josh tend to the medical wrap around the calf's neck. Underneath the wrap, a catheter is in place to allow our team quick and easy access to do blood work."
(Courtesy Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium)
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(Courtesy Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium)
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Making formula for the giraffe calf
"Darlene, our hospital caretaker, mixes the formula to the right consistency." (Courtesy Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium)
"Darlene, our hospital caretaker, mixes the formula to the right consistency." (Courtesy Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium)
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Making formula for the giraffe calf
"Kylie, one of our veterinary technicians, also helping prepare the formula for the day." (Courtesy Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium)
"Kylie, one of our veterinary technicians, also helping prepare the formula for the day." (Courtesy Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium)
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Making formula for the giraffe calf
"Cayla, our director of nutrition, helps prepare formula for the calf." (Courtesy Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium)
"Cayla, our director of nutrition, helps prepare formula for the calf." (Courtesy Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium)
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The newborn giraffe calf at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is doing well, according to zoo officials.
The zoo shared an update on the giraffe calf’s condition on Tuesday after reports that it had been fighting a gastrointestinal infection.
Zoo officials say the calf is now taking a bottle from caretakers with the help of a stuffed frog.
Young giraffes normally suckle under the shadow of their mother’s belly, and the stuffed frog has helped zoo staff simulate that experience for the calf.
Nutrition and veterinary teams have been working together to prepare a daily regiment of formula to feed the calf.
Feedings have been happening four to five times a day at four-hour intervals, according to the zoo.
SEE ALSO: Omaha zoo announces birth of giraffe calf
A name for the giraffe has yet to be announced, but the zoo says it plans to share it in the near future.
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