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Giraffe Feed

A woman laughs while hand-feeding a giraffe celery, with a keeper close at hand.
woman hand-feeds a giraffe a piece of celery, while a keeper stands nearby smiling.
A keeper supervises as a woman feeds a giraffe celery over the fence.
A mother and child feed a giraffe together, handing over a carrot while a keeper stands close.
Giraffe feed celery and carrots

Hand feed a giraffe

Looking for a quick and unforgettable encounter? Step right up to the giraffe habitat and hand-feed some of the tallest animals on Earth their favourite veggie treats. You’ll be given a cup filled with crunchy snacks to offer, and in return, you’ll get up-close with their long tongues and gentle nature.

This 5-minute encounter is the perfect add-on to a day at Adelaide Zoo. Whether it’s your first time meeting a giraffe or you’re just looking for a little extra magic, it’s a fun way to connect with these amazing animals while helping support important conservation work.

Highlights of this experience

  • Hand-feed giraffes their favourite veggie treats
  • Perfect add-on to your zoo visit
  • Get up close with Kimya, Nolean, and Unyezi

Giraffe have a unique pattern on their coat which, just like humans’ fingerprints, are unique to each animal.

The average length of a giraffe’s tongue is 21 inches.

How your ticket helps our conservation efforts

In just a few decades, wild giraffe numbers have dropped from around 155,000 to fewer than 70,000, threatened by habitat loss, poaching, and conflict.

At Monarto Safari Park, every giraffe calf born through a successful breeding program helps protect the future of the species. Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park also work with the Giraffe Conservation Foundation on Twiga Tracker, the world’s largest giraffe GPS tracking project, guiding vital on-ground conservation in Africa and protecting rare subspecies like the Nubian Giraffe.

Want to get involved? You can help!

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