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On September 16, 2026, the Brevard County Zoo in Melbourne, Florida, celebrated the birth of a baby giraffe. The newborn, standing at six feet tall, was filmed taking its first steps with assistance from its mother. ABC News anchor David Muir shared this footage on air, showcasing the momentous event for zoo visitors and viewers alike.

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On September 16, 2026, the Brevard County Zoo in Melbourne, Florida welcomed a newborn giraffe. The baby giraffe, standing at an impressive six feet tall, is described as a "bundle of joy." ABC News anchor David Muir shared footage of the calf's first steps with assistance from its mother. This new addition marks another milestone for the zoo in terms of animal conservation and public engagement.

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The Brevard County Zoo in Melbourne, Florida, has welcomed its newest addition after one of its giraffes gave birth to a "six-foot-tall bundle of joy."

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The Brevard County Zoo in Melbourne, Florida, has welcomed its newest addition after one of its giraffes gave birth to a "six-foot-tall bundle of joy." asserted

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WATCH: David Muir shares baby giraffe's first steps into the world with help of mother

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