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Post by ModChick on Mar 22, 2017 18:33:36 GMT
I noticed Toys R Us is now a sponsor of the giraffe cam. Perfect sponsorship!! I didn't notice that but that is perfect! I'm sure toys r us will be selling a ton of giraffes too. Lol. I know I'm always on the look out now.
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Post by ModChick on Mar 22, 2017 18:44:56 GMT
FB Update:
3/22 Afternoon Update
"Trouble Makers"
It appears Oliver and April have popped a latch on their stall door, but rest assured there is a safety latch that will prevent a full opening. That is why we have safety's in place! We have never denied their curious nature!!
The team will address the issue shortly!
Talk about enrichment!
Im sure the park has received thousands of emails/calls about the issue. Lol ....And I've finally been able to log in and see the toys r us in the corner!
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Post by ModChick on Mar 23, 2017 1:08:48 GMT
Ummm well that was a very up close and personal poop! Lol. So April, that's the view we'd like for the birth please.
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Post by ModChick on Mar 23, 2017 2:39:25 GMT
3/22 Evening Update
We are a hair behind with this update because we wanted to share with you a photo of new life!
Upon Allysa's walk back to night quarters, from the giraffe barn, she came across "fatty patty" one of our pygmy goats - that just had twins! So mom and kids have been moved into the nursery barn, along side our llama and cria, to relax and bond! Why is it always the coldest night?
April continues to be herself - though a bit moody end of day but the vet reported a happy girl earlier this afternoon. As you can see from the cam, her back end is huge, tail is up, aaaannnddd we wait!
Today brought many developments! We are so excited to announce some amazing partnerships! As you can see, Toys R Us, has joined forces and done some amazing this for conservation. Stay tuned tomorrow for potentially life changing news for wild giraffes!
photo: Momma goat and minutes old babies!
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Post by sassyangel on Mar 23, 2017 4:22:30 GMT
Ummm well that was a very up close and personal poop! Lol. So April, that's the view we'd like for the birth please. LOL! I know far more about how giraffes poop than I did 4 weeks ago! I discovered I can get YouTube on my TV in my bedroom, though my Blu Ray player.. Even hubby got quite interested in her behavior, and laughed at her hay showers.
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Post by sassyangel on Mar 23, 2017 4:23:42 GMT
I'm glad to see they got a new sponsor. ToysRUs and Geoffrey the Giraffe is a perfect match.
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Post by imsirius on Mar 23, 2017 11:59:20 GMT
I'm glad to see they got a new sponsor. ToysRUs and Geoffrey the Giraffe is a perfect match. Agreed! I never got what the giraffeemoji was anyway. LOL
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Post by imsirius on Mar 23, 2017 12:02:28 GMT
The vet or trainer is in with her right now. (8am EST) wonder if it's getting closer? He is feeling her belly and she keeps pushing his/her hand away with her snout.
Really whipping her tail around....vet is concentrating on her back end quite a bit and trying to sneak peeks
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Post by ModChick on Mar 23, 2017 12:07:03 GMT
I'm glad to see they got a new sponsor. ToysRUs and Geoffrey the Giraffe is a perfect match. Agreed! I never got what the giraffeemoji was anyway. LOL The sponsor that was in the corner was a exotic pet nutrition company but their contract expired. It started with an M can't remember name. Excited to see how toys r us will use this as well, possibly some April and Oliver stuffies in stores. The giraffe emoji are stickers you can use in your texting. They are cute.
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Post by monklady123 on Mar 23, 2017 12:35:03 GMT
The vet or trainer is in with her right now. (8am EST) wonder if it's getting closer? He is feeling her belly and she keeps pushing his/her hand away with her snout. Really whipping her tail around....vet is concentrating on her back end quite a bit and trying to sneak peeks Last night she was trying to bite at herself a lot, and doing that tail flicking like animals do in the summer when there are lots of flies. But there wouldn't be flies in New York in the winter, would there? I figured the biting and tail was because she could feel the baby and I was hoping it was labor starting. But no, of course not. No baby this morning.
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Post by imsirius on Mar 23, 2017 13:11:12 GMT
Agreed! I never got what the giraffeemoji was anyway. LOL The sponsor that was in the corner was a exotic pet nutrition company but their contract expired. It started with an M can't remember name. Excited to see how toys r us will use this as well, possibly some April and Oliver stuffies in stores. The giraffe emoji are stickers you can use in your texting. They are cute. Masuri. Thanks for for the Info!
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Post by imsirius on Mar 23, 2017 13:11:41 GMT
The vet or trainer is in with her right now. (8am EST) wonder if it's getting closer? He is feeling her belly and she keeps pushing his/her hand away with her snout. Really whipping her tail around....vet is concentrating on her back end quite a bit and trying to sneak peeks Last night she was trying to bite at herself a lot, and doing that tail flicking like animals do in the summer when there are lots of flies. But there wouldn't be flies in New York in the winter, would there? I figured the biting and tail was because she could feel the baby and I was hoping it was labor starting. But no, of course not. No baby this morning. I read labour can take up to 2 weeks start to finish.
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Post by ModChick on Mar 23, 2017 13:22:12 GMT
3/23 Morning Update April was notabley slower moving this morning at breakfast. Wax caps are still present and her back end swell (as you can see) continues to be significant. Belly growth from last week to this week is still mind blowing - she has to fit a 6', 150# calf somewhere! The twin goats born late last night are doing great and have been confirmed 1 boy and 1 girl. We're excited to announce that we’ve team up with Toys ‘R Us! Both Animal Adventure Park and Toys 'R Us have the common goal of bringing awareness to the plight of the giraffe as well as the need to create a sustainable future for them. Made possible in part by their sponsorship, Animal Adventure Park will be donating $25,000 to the Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF)! GCF is the only non-governmental organization in the world that concentrates only on the conservation and management of giraffe, in the wild, in Africa – we are thrilled to be able to support such a worthy cause! GCF founders Stephanie & Julian send their love, thanks, and support all the way from Namibia! We look forward to a long relationship, and just the beginning of our support to their foundation and giraffes! Factoid Homework: Look up and into giraffeconservation.org/
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Post by Darcy Collins on Mar 23, 2017 21:45:32 GMT
I don't want to be the boy who cried wolf - but April's looking a little interesting.
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Post by happymomma on Mar 23, 2017 21:52:45 GMT
I don't want to be the boy who cried wolf - but April's looking a little interesting. I agree. Her dupie looks quite swollen. Maybe...
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Post by Darcy Collins on Mar 23, 2017 21:55:19 GMT
We'll see - someone on facebook claims to have seen squatting and a mucus like substance 20-30 minutes ago......
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Post by kiwigirl on Mar 23, 2017 21:56:16 GMT
I saw that too! I just clicked for a look and thought here we go..... but she's kinda back to normal again now.
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Post by LeaP on Mar 23, 2017 21:58:23 GMT
The wait is killing me, I dying to see the calf
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Post by Darcy Collins on Mar 23, 2017 22:00:54 GMT
I saw that too! I just clicked for a look and thought here we go..... but she's kinda back to normal again now. Probably braxton-hicks
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Post by Sparki on Mar 23, 2017 22:10:54 GMT
When my cows go into labor, their tail has a distinct arch at the base...it will be interesting to see if that is true for April, too.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Mar 23, 2017 22:50:04 GMT
oh... maybe... ohhh... wait... poop! (literally!)
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Post by ModChick on Mar 23, 2017 23:21:22 GMT
I saw that too! I just clicked for a look and thought here we go..... but she's kinda back to normal again now. Probably braxton-hicks Haha, was thinking same thing!
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Post by scrapaddie on Mar 23, 2017 23:46:34 GMT
Agreed! I never got what the giraffeemoji was anyway. LOL The sponsor that was in the corner was a exotic pet nutrition company but their contract expired. It started with an M can't remember name. Excited to see how toys r us will use this as well, possibly some April and Oliver stuffies in stores. The giraffe emoji are stickers you can use in your texting. They are cute. The sponsor was Mazuri... they make quite a few exotic animal foods.
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Post by scrapaddie on Mar 23, 2017 23:48:17 GMT
We'll see - someone on facebook claims to have seen squatting and a mucus like substance 20-30 minutes ago...... Not much aquatting... that baby has a long way to fall,,!
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Post by utpea on Mar 24, 2017 0:01:12 GMT
She seems to be flicking her tail quite a bit. Hopefully that's a good sign!
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Post by salem on Mar 24, 2017 1:08:34 GMT
Love when they feed her up close to the camera.
I wish I loved lettuce that much. Lol
Any time now April.
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Post by ModChick on Mar 24, 2017 2:10:33 GMT
3/23 Evening Update
April has many thinking tonight is the night, as chat rooms and social media postings question her behavior and positioning. We will wait to see what the night brings. Both Keepers and Vet report further back end swell, no change in discharge or lactation.
Temperatures are starting to rise, snow is almost gone - outside yard time will soon return!
We leave you with a photo from Oliver's First summer with us, while still a bachelor... Jordan and he had a great bond during this transition period (before maturity), and we believe that's evident in this photo - taken during Critter Camp: Giraffes Giraffes Giraffes while addressing the kids. "I'VE GOT YOUR BACK"
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Post by ModChick on Mar 24, 2017 2:23:27 GMT
Wow that's a lot of tail flipping. And I see Oliver in the back really hanging his head over watching April. Could tonight really be the night!!??
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Post by ModChick on Mar 24, 2017 3:13:08 GMT
Can't April please wait until tomorrow night, since I can sleep in Saturday because I can't be up all night watching her belly move like crazy and be productive tomorrow. Sorry boss, I'm so tired and useless because I was up waiting on a baby giraffe. Ummm yah, won't go over so well.
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Post by sassyangel on Mar 24, 2017 4:44:21 GMT
Can't April please wait until tomorrow night, since I can sleep in Saturday because I can't be up all night watching her belly move like crazy and be productive tomorrow. Sorry boss, I'm so tired and useless because I was up waiting on a baby giraffe. Ummm yah, won't go over so well. LOL I was just thinking that. I have a rotten head cold, so watching has been keeping my mind off sniffing, blowing my nose, sneezing, and swallowing the horse tranquilizer sized Mucinex pills I've been taking. I cant wait to see this calf, and really hope it comes when we have time to sit and watch the miracle.
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