Seneca Park Zoo has had a new baby. Now a giraffe bull meets his baby for the first time on camera.
However, nobody expected his reaction and the zoo staff were grateful that everything was captured on video.
A family meets for the first time
The watchful and protective mother giraffe wanted to make sure that her baby had the opportunity to bond closely with its father.
Although giraffes don’t usually have strong social bonds, it was obvious that this family was different.
On a warm, sunny day, as the family gathered together, the baby giraffe had his first encounter with his father.
Curious and loving, the father giraffe carefully approached his offspring. With gentle movements, he touched the young one with his mouth and gave it loving kisses.
The mother giraffe watched the encounter from a distance and seemed proud of her little family.
Finally, she approached and gave the father giraffe a tender kiss to express her appreciation and affection. It was a magical moment that expressed the unrivalled bond of this giraffe family.
Video delights the internet
This touching scene, captured in a short video, touched the hearts of people around the world. Viewers marvelled at the loving interaction between the giraffes and felt inspired to show their appreciation to their own families and friends.
Some viewers saw parallels between the giraffe family and human families.
They realised that love and affection are universal feelings that connect all living things.
This story shows us how important it is to cherish the precious moments in life and show our loved ones how much we care about them.
Watch the heartwarming video here:
