Following a massive cross-country journey, Perth Zoo has welcomed a brand-new resident.

Press PLAY to hear Elise Gately’s report on Perth Zoo’s new giraffe Tambi

6PR news reporter Elise Gately told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that 14-month-old Tambi stands at 3.3 metres tall and weighs nearly 500 kilograms after arriving from Melbourne.

“He was the first giraffe calf to be welcomed at Melbourne Zoo in 20 years, so quite a milestone”, Gately said.

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