The San Diego Zoo and its visitors said final goodbyes to its beloved tortoise, Gramma, that died at the age of approximately 141. | USA TODAY

Ajari is exploring one of the outdoor habitats (Gorilla Gorge) for the first time…and eating it! | San Antonio Zoo

The OKC Zoo brings you its end-of-year BABY BUZZ presented by Mercy, all about our giraffe calf, Kamili! Our youngest member of the Zoo’s giraffe tower is hitting one milestone after another and is already over 7 feet tall and 280 pounds! At 2-months-old, Kamili is in a very important stage of her life as she learns and grows. Her caretakers say she’s very curious and independent, just like her mom, Julu. She can be spotted zooming about the savanna at Expedition Africa or enjoying a break to so