Giraffes have a 15-month gestation period, and can live as long as 30 years in captivity. Babies stand up within an hour or two after being born.

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The Sacramento region heat is forecasted to reach record territory this coming weekend, with the possibility of it reaching 103 degrees.

The Greater Sacramento region offers a weekend filled with activities, from sports games, concerts, laser light shows, to a book festival.

Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary hosts Black Bear Awareness Weekend with activities, educational talks, and bear meet-and-greets.

Several subspecies of giraffes are considered endangered, and the Sacramento Zoo is doing its part to ensure that these beautiful animals will stick around for generations to come.

Henry joins the Land Park herd after traveling from the Virginia Zoo in April. He is the zoo’s tallest giraffe at 19 feet tall.