June 21 – World Giraffe Day

Giraffes inhabit the grasslands and open woodlands of Africa. Standing up to 5–6 metres tall, they are the tallest land animals on Earth. Their long, prehensile tongues allow them to easily reach and feed on leaves high in the treetops. Although many people assume giraffes are common in the wild, their populations have declined significantly in recent decades due to habitat loss, poaching, and increasing human activity.

At the Győr Zoo, visitors can currently meet three Rothschild’s giraffes. This distinctive giraffe subspecies is one of the rarest giraffe populations in Africa and is supported by international conservation programs. Rothschild’s giraffes can be recognized by their lighter coat pattern and their characteristic pale lower legs, often described as “white stockings.”

Giraffes are impressive not only because of their size but also because of their behavior. They are generally peaceful, curious, and attentive animals.
An adult giraffe can consume several dozen kilograms of leaves each day, skillfully using its long tongue to reach food even among thorny branches.

If you would like to see the world's tallest land animals up close, visit the Győr Zoo, where our three Rothschild’s giraffes are waiting to welcome you throughout the year!

Regular daily programs:

and the animals will no longer be visible in their enclosures.