The female giraffe, named Aspen, was born Dec. 29, 2025, the zoo said. A new giraffe exhibit is anticipated to open this ...

The zoo introduced Aspen, the newest “zooborn,” on social media.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is celebrating a towering new arrival. Alika, a 4-year-old Masai giraffe, gave ...

KANSAS CITY —There is a new 6-foot-tall bundle of joy at the KCZoo. On Friday, the zoo introduced Aspen, a female Masai giraffe born to 4-year-old Alika on December 29.

The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium welcomed a 6-foot-tall baby giraffe named Aspen on Dec. 29, 2025.