It's one of the largest zoo projects ever undertaken in the UK - see our gallery of photos from the new Heart of Africa ...

Description: The tallest land mammal, with a neck as long as 6 feet, the giraffe is also well known for the unique brown and white pattern on its coat (“pelage”) and its lengthy eyelashes and legs.

The Wildlife World Zoo earlier this month welcomed a baby reticulated giraffe, and visitors can meet her at the West Valley ...