Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has welcomed another a newborn giraffe.

  • Baby giraffe born at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
  • Patty was born the day before St. Patrick's Day
  • She's 5 feet, 5 inches tall, 105 pounds 

Patty, a female giraffe, was born the day before St. Patrick’s Day, the theme park announced Wednesday.

She's 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs 105 pounds.

If you’re keeping track, Patty is the third giraffe to be born at Busch Gardens in four months.

Her birth is part of the Species Survival Plan.

Patty is now with her mother Bititi in an area out of guest view. 

However, Busch Gardens officials say guests will soon be able to see her on the Serengeti Plain.


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