Walter is one of the Zoo's two resident giraffes. His favorite food is Monkey Chow Biscuits.
Giraffe roam over large areas of bush and savannah areas, living often in
semi-desert regions where they get most of their water from their food. Giraffes live to be 15-20 years old in the wild.
Fun Facts:
- The Greenville Zoo has two Masai Giraffe named Autumn and Walter
- Baby giraffes are about 6 feet tall when they are born.
- A giraffe’s tongue is 18 to 20 inches (46 to 50 centimeters) long and blue-black.
- Giraffes can moo, hiss, roar, and whistle.
- Autumn enjoys chewing on a long pieces of grass.
How to Adopt
You can use the Adopt an Animal form below to join the program. Simply fill it out and return it to the Greenville Zoo.
Download Adopt An Animal Application