Name Our
Giraffe

Say "hello" to Kyle!

Thanks to hundreds of submissions and thousands of votes,
our youngest giraffe calf has a name — and the story behind it will make your day.

The votes are in — our male giraffe calf, born December 4, 2025, to mom Snorgie, is officially Kyle.

The name was submitted by Katie T. of Little Elm, Texas, in honor of her 22-year-old son. Here's Katie's story in her own words:
"My son Kyle (22 years old) is severely autistic but LOVES giraffes! We buy a season pass and frequent your zoo (2 hours away) just to see the giraffes - no joke he JUST wants to see the giraffes! He is non verbal but can speak through pictures and some signs. He brings us his giraffe book daily asking to go see them! We joke that the giraffe is his spirit animal! When we are visiting, he wants to get out of the car and sit with them and brings his special blanket every visit hoping one of the giraffes can get in the car with him! Haha. It would be so amazing to know a giraffe was named after our special boy who adores giraffes more than anything!"

Now there's one at Fossil Rim that shares his name.

Thank you to everyone who submitted a name, voted, and supported Fossil Rim's conservation mission. Every donation goes directly to animal care, veterinary services, habitat maintenance, breeding programs, and education.

Kyle the giraffe is growing fast and visible on every safari drive. Come say hi.