Bannerghatta Biological Park welcomes female giraffe from Mysuru Zoo

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: The Bengaluru Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBBP) on Tuesday welcomed a new member, a 1-year 7-monthold female giraffe, to its family.

Shivani, a 13.5-foottall giraffe, was born to Bharatha and Babli at Mysuru Zoo July 4, 2022.

She was shifted from Mysuru Zoo through an animal exchange programme, officials said. This transfer is part of an approved animal exchange prog ramme facilitated by the Central Zoo Authority.

To ensure a stressfree and comfortable transportation, Shivani underwent crate training over the past few weeks before being shifted to the bological park.

“Bengaluru Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBBP) is delighted to announce the addition of a companion for single female giraf fe 'Gowri'.

A female Giraffe named Shivani, bor n to Bharath and Babli in Mysore Zoo, aged about one-year-seven months have been shifted from Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Garden, Mysore on Tuesday,” Bannerghatta Biological Park Executive Director Surya Sen said.