Meet Jasiri: Tulsa Zoo’s new giraffe calf gets a bold name

The Tulsa Zoo’s newest resident has a name: Jasiri.

The female giraffe calf, whose name means “courageous” in Swahili, was officially introduced to the public this week. Pronounced Jah-see-ree, the name reflects the young giraffe’s bold and curious nature.

At her most recent weigh-in, Jasiri tipped the scales at nearly 295 pounds and already stands 6 feet 8 inches tall. Visitors can see her in person at the zoo’s William S. Smith African Wilds complex.

The name was selected with help from the Hardesty Family Foundation, a longtime supporter of the zoo and sponsor of the new giraffe encounter area.

To learn more about the giraffe exhibit expansion and how to support the Tulsa Zoo’s growth, visit tulsazoo.org.