Oakland Zoo welcomes 1st baby giraffe born onsite in over a decade

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- There's a newborn at the Oakland Zoo.

Her name is Kendi, meaning "loved one" in Swahili. And while she arrived yesterday, she's already probably taller than you.

This giraffe is 6 feet 5 inches and 150 pounds.

Kendi is the first giraffe born at the zoo in 11 years.

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