Disney’s Animal Kingdom has just introduced Aella, a female Masai giraffe calf that was born on June 29, to the savanna of the Kilimanjaro Safaris attraction.
The two-month-old, which was more than five-feet-tall at birth, is the first offspring of parents Lily and George. This was an important birth, because the Masai giraffe is a vulnerable species. There are roughly 32,000 Masai giraffes left in the wild, primarily in Kenya and Tanzania, but poaching and loss of habitat are causing their numbers to decrease. The Disney Conservation Fund supports conservation efforts in Africa to protect wildlife habitats, including those of giraffes.
Named after an Amazon warrior, Aella (pronounced “eye-la”) is already a bold young giraffe, adventurous enough to explore on her own.
You’ll be able to spot Aella easily if she’s on the savanna the next time you ride the safari — she’ll be the youngest, smallest giraffe in the herd.
Aella adds to the growing Kilimanjaro Safaris family — a baby mandrill was just born there a few weeks ago, on Aug. 8.
Have you seen Aella or the baby mandrill on the savanna yet? Which animals are your favorite to spot on Kilimanjaro Safaris?

Trending Now
We played Hide & Seek in Disney Springs, and you can find out who won...
A brand-new theme park is about to attract guests from all over the world with...
You can't miss this LEGO sale at ALDI!
The best Loungeflys for May.
Something very fun is happening at this Disney hotel on May 5th, and it includes...
Even this mega-popular ride could use some tweaks.
Disney Adults have opinions, and apparently the spiciest ones are about…other Disney Adults. From line-saving...
Disney World has just revealed ticket prices for 2027!
Disney World has confirmed these hotel perks for 2027.
We tested three of the most popular walking shoes guests show up in (Hoka Clifton...
If you're going to rope drop Magic Kingdom, hit up these rides first.
Changes might be coming to Magic Kingdom, and it includes DOLE Whip!
Loungefly bags are adorable at Disney World, until you realize they hold approximately three items...
10 changes are coming to Disney World this May!
There are three new perks coming to Disney World hotels this summer!
These are 3 problems we see at EPCOT in the France pavilion right now, but...
This Disney World hotel perk is coming back next year.
Disney's 2026 CinemaCon showing featured all of the studio's major upcoming films.
Take advantage of these Bluey souvenir deals while they last!
Universal Orlando just introduced a NEW Express pass you need to know about!