Giraffes

The reticulated giraffes at Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay have irregular-shaped, tan-colored spots surrounded by a network of bright white lines on their coat. Reticulated giraffes are found in northeastern Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia. The 65-acre Serengeti Plain features free-roaming herds of giraffe, zebra, antelope and ostrich, and is accessible to guests via the Serengeti Safari® tour, the Serengeti Express train, or from several viewing points along the Edge of Africa® pathway. In a cooperative effort with other AZA (American Association of Zoos and Aquariums) institutions, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay closely manages its giraffe population through a program called the Species Survival Plan (SSP), which works to improve the genetic diversity of managed animal populations. Get even closer on the award-winning Serengeti Safari, where you'll ride on a Safari Truck onto the plain to learn more about the animals. You'll even get the opportunity to hand feed giraffes.