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Giraffe Gala Weekend!

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Giraffe Gala Weekend 21st - 22nd June

Did you know giraffe have already become extinct in at least SEVEN African countries?

Join keepers on the 21st and 22nd June to help raise money in aid of a wonderful charity - the Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF), the only NGO in the world that concentrates solely on the conservation and management of giraffe in the wild, throughout Africa. 

There are lots of fun ways for you to take part...

Get up close to the giraffes on a Mini VIP Experience

Get up close to the Rothchild’s Giraffe herd with a heavily discounted Mini VIP Giraffe Experience all while raising much-needed funds for wild giraffes in Africa.

Book now for an amazing 30 minute experience which will take you up close to feed the tallest residents of the Road Safari, with all proceeds going to GCF.

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Please note: The Charity Mini VIP does not include admission to the park, you will need to buy these seperately. There is no minimum age to take part in this experience, but you must be 5 years and over to feed the giraffes.

Join keepers for plenty of giraffe fun!

Join the dedicated keepers and Gerald the giraffe at the stall (outside the Safari Restaurant, no 29 on your map) for an exciting array of giraffe-themed games, temporary tattoos, lucky dip and an amazing tombola! 

Rothschild's Giraffe Herd at feeding station at the new Giraffe Meadow

Win a brilliant VIP Giraffe Experience with a Safari 

Donate to our Just Giving page and you will be entered into a free prize draw to WIN a VIP Safari Experience with a Giraffe Encounter PLUS an overnight stay at the Woburn Hotel for four people!  

Competition closes at midday on the 30th June 2025.

Enter the prize draw

WHAT DOES the giraffe conservation foundation DO?

The GCF is currently involved in giraffe conservation initiatives in 15 African countries and their involvement ranges from programme implementation to providing technical support to partners and much more.

GCF is an international science-based conservation organisation that provides innovative approaches to save giraffe in the wild.

  • GCF is the go-to organisation for giraffe conservation that is proactive and reactive, with a strong collaborative and dynamic team working within a network of partners on all levels.
  • GCF is a Leader in supporting a sustainable future for giraffe in/and their natural habitats.
  • GCF will continue to organically grow and increase awareness to save giraffe in the wild.

Don't forget to buy your admission tickets, so you can join the in the fun and fundraising on the 21st and 22nd June:

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