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A baby giraffe born New Year's Day chooses a perfect time to get his first look outside at the Metro zoo
A baby giraffe born New Year's Day chooses a perfect time to get his first look outside at the Metro zoo

A baby giraffe born New Year's Day chooses a perfect time to get his first look outside at the Metro zoo

Date1/23/1989
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Original Toronto Star caption: A baby giraffe born New Year's Day chooses a perfect time to get his first look outside at the Metro zoo. It was the warmest Jan. 23 in 22 years.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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Object NumberTSPA_0116235F
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