Giraffes are agile and can sprint up to 35 mph for short distances.

Giraffes can be found sleeping in short intervals of only a few minutes for as little as 30 minutes in a day or as much as 6 hours depending on their need to watch for predators.

Giraffes only need to drink once every few days. They get most of their water from the plants they eat.

Giraffes are the tallest mammals on Earth. On average, female giraffes are between 14-16 feet tall while males range from 16-18 feet. Their legs alone are about 6 feet tall, taller than many humans.

A giraffe’s spots are much like human fingerprints. No two individual giraffes have the same pattern.

Compared to their leg and body height, a giraffe's neck is too short to reach the ground, so they must awkwardly spread their front legs or kneel to reach the ground for a drink of water.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay participates in the Species Survival Plan (SSP), a cooperative effort with other AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums) institutions. The SSP program aims to improve the genetic diversity and overall health of managed animal populations, including giraffes. This ensures a sustainable future for these majestic animals.

You can see giraffes at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on the Serengeti Plain®. They are accessible via the Serengeti Safari® tour, the Serengeti Express train, or several viewing points along the Edge of Africa® pathway. Each option provides unique opportunities to observe these majestic animals up close.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay offers several areas where kids can see giraffes. The Serengeti Plain® is the main habitat for these gentle giants. Kids can see giraffes up close by participating in the Serengeti Safari® tour, which provides an immersive experience. Another option is the Serengeti Express train, which offers a fun and scenic view of the giraffes. Additionally, there are multiple viewing points along the Edge of Africa® pathway, where kids can observe the giraffes in a naturalistic setting.

A fantastic kid-friendly activity in Tampa is visiting Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to see the giraffes. The park's 65-acre Serengeti Plain® is home to reticulated giraffes, which can be viewed up close through the Serengeti Safari® tour. This guided tour offers an exciting opportunity for kids to learn about and interact with these majestic animals. Additionally, families can enjoy the scenic Serengeti Express train ride, which provides views of the giraffes and other African wildlife.

The Serengeti Safari tour at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay offers an immersive experience that lets guests get up close and personal with the park's free-roaming animals on the 65-acre Serengeti Plain®. During the 30-minute open-air tour, participants can encounter and feed giraffes and observe zebras, ostriches, and other African wildlife. Knowledgeable guides provide interesting facts and insights about the animals and their habitats, making it a memorable adventure for all ages.

In addition to giraffes, the 65-acre Serengeti Plain® at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is home to herds of zebra, antelope, and ostrich. This diverse habitat allows visitors to see a variety of African wildlife in a naturalistic setting. Experience these animals on the Serengeti Safari® tour, the Serengeti Express train, or along the Edge of Africa® pathway.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is home to reticulated giraffes, which are known for their irregular-shaped, tan-colored spots surrounded by a network of bright white lines on their coats. These giraffes are native to northeastern Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia.