Giraffe Kevin arrives at Hamilton Zoo after cross-country road trip

Tuesday 11 November 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 13 Nov 2025, 8:14am

In this story Orana Wildlife Park, Hamilton Zoo

Kevin, a two-and-a-half-year-old giraffe, has arrived at Hamilton Zoo from Orana Wildlife Park in Christchurch. The 4.3-metre-tall animal travelled north via a planned route that included a ferry crossing. The journey required meticulous planning to manage the giraffe's size and weight.

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1. The PressTue 11 Nov 2025, 2:58pm

   Long neck, big journey: Kevin the giraffe sets off on road trip north (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato TimesWed 12 Nov 2025, 12:02pm

   Tall story: Kevin the giraffe’s road trip to Hamilton (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Post (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab)

3. RNZWed 12 Nov 2025, 12:18pm

   Kevin the giraffe makes a cross-country trip (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesThu 13 Nov 2025, 8:14am

   Tall story: Curious Kevin on way to new home (opens in new tab)