One of Sonoma County's best kept secrets is Safari West wild animal preserve.  Their tag line is "The Spirit Of Africa In The Heart Of Wine Country".  This past Thursday, a new Masai Giraffe was born, just in time for the 2010 Census.  The newborn calf's name is Stretch McCovey, named after a popular San Francisco Giants baseball player (521 home runs, 18 grand slams).

Wikipedia defines a Masai Giraffe as the larges subspecies of giraffe, and the tallest land mammal.  These giraffes can be found in Kenya and Tanzania.  Wikipedia needs to be updated, because they can also be found in Sonoma County's Wine Country at Safari West.

Mother (Jamala) and baby are doing fine ... Stretch was just over 6 feet tall at birth.

Masai Giraffe Mother, Masai Giraffe Newborn

Masai Giraffe Mother, Masai Giraffe Newborn

Photo Credit: John Burgess

 

 

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5 Comments on Meet Stretch McCovey, Sonoma County's Newest Masai Giraffe

MAR
06
2010
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Cynthia ---- I just love Sonoma County -- one of my very favorite spots -- love your photo -- this is precious.

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1:08pm • #1
MAR
08
2010

They can also be found here at the San Diego Zoo and at the Wild Animal Park, but I think Wikipedia means indigenous.

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10:04pm • #2
MAR
10
2010
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Great photos. I have always thought that Giraffe's a pretty animals.

1:12pm • #3
MAR
11
2010
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Just kidding, Russell, LOL.  You'd think that Zoey the Cat could have told you that ... :)

2:33pm • #4
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12
2010
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Cynthia,

Great Photos! I love Safari West. The Cafe is adorable!

3:51pm • #5

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