VALDOSTA, Fla. — Wild Adventures is celebrating the eighth birthday of Bakari the giraffe.
The park said Bakari spent another year alongside his brother, Bariki, and his zebra friends, including his best zebra friend, Kurtsie.
Bakari also received a new ball this year. Wild Adventures said its animal care team has been helping him learn how to play with it.
Photos shared by the park show Bakari exploring his habitat, spending time with the other animals and investigating his colorful new toy.
See photos of Bakari below.
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