Young giraffe named after Caxton
Curator for giraffes, Richard Shirinde said the calf weighed 100kg at birth.
Johannesburg Zoo welcomed a new giraffe calf to the family recently.
Acting executive manager at the Johannesburg Zoo, Tshepang Makganye said Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo is excited to announce that the new arrival will be named Caxton.
This is to recognise the ongoing support and media coverage generated by the Rosebank Killarney Gazette and the Caxton newspaper group for the Joburg Zoo.”
Editor of the Gazette, Ashtyn Mackenzie thanked the zoo for such a kind gesture.
Read the full article in our sister publication, the Rosebank Killarney Gazette here.
Disclaimer: It was not the decision of Caxton Local Media to name the giraffe. The naming was arranged by the Johannesburg Zoo to honour Caxton Local Media for our work. This action does not prevent Caxton Local Media from reporting in a balanced manner concerning operations at the Johannesburg Zoo.
