"Today is the memorable day in the history of Lahore Zoo because the Lahore Zoo have giraffes after 13 years. Lahore Zoo have bought three giraffes two females and one male from South Africa of worth Rs 7.4 million.
The coming of giraffes has increased the interest of children as well as the tourists. Children are waiting for this gift and the administration of Lahore Zoo have full fill their long awaited wish. There are no giraffes in the other Zoo's of Pakistan except Lahore Zoo," said Zoo Maintenance Committee Chairman and Wild Life Director General Muhammad Asif.
In his speech in a colourful ceremony of giraffes at the Lahore Zoo arranged by International School Garden Town children, he talked of the benefits of such educational and animal friendly activities and told the children about the different features of giraffes, such as that their weigh ranging from 550 kilogrames to 1,800 kilogrammes and height from 15 feet to 18 feet. He also told them that they live between 26 and 30 years. Zoo Director, maintenance committee members and staff were also present.