Giraffes
Our Giraffes
WE ARE OPEN!
We are open through the winter, weather permitting.
Drive Through Pricing
Cash or NC check No Debit or Credit Cards Adult $15.00 Children (2-11) $11.00 Seniors (60+) $11.00 Feed $3.00 (64oz bucket) Drive Through: Open everyday! Feeding from the car is OPEN! Walk Through: Open everyday with the exception of a few smaller bird exhibits.
Wagon Ride Pricing
Cash or NC check No Debit or Credit Cards Adult-$21.00 Children (2-11) -15.00 Seniors (60+) -$15.00 Price includes admission Reservations required for Wagon Rides Monday - Friday by calling (704) 663-5100 Weekends are first come, first serve: Saturday 9 am - 4 pm Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm
Hours of Operation
Monday-Saturday 9am - 5pm Sunday 12pm - 5pm Please plan to arrive at least an hour before closing to enjoy the park.
Giraffe Facts
Scientific Name: Giraffa cameloparadalis Range: Africa (Sub-Saharan, in open woodlands and grasslands) Height: Male: 15-17 feet / Female: 13-15 Weight: Males: 1,765-4,255 lbs. Females: 1,213-2,601 lbs. Gestation: 453-464 Days(15 months) Life Span: 26 years (28 in captivity)
Tallest Animal in the World
The giraffe is the tallest animal in the world. Its long neck (having seven neck vertebra like most mammals but elongated) is used for multiple purposes. The giraffe is one of the few ruminants born with horns. The giraffe is also known for its spots. In fact, the Romans called the giraffe "Camelopardalis," meaning Camel marked like a leopard. These spots are uniques to each giraffe, much like fingerprints are uniques to each human.
Watch Your Food Bucket!
Another great feature of the giraffe is its unusually long tongue. The pink and black tongue can be 22 inches long and is used grab food from the trees and YOUR HANDS. When startled a giraffe can gallop up to 30 mph. for a moderate distance.