April’s carers at Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville, New York, expect April to go into labour any day now. On Friday, March 15, the zoo said April has begun to show possible signs of contractions and other odd behaviours. The countdown is now on as tens of thousands of people flock to YouTube to watch the pregnant giraffe’s live cam. At 3.25pm, more than 51,500 people were watching the viral sensation in her holding pen – and you can watch April as well.
How to watch April the giraffe live online?
April’s live cam broadcasts around the clock the pregnant giraffe’s antics as she nears her due date.
You can watch the live action from Animal Adventure Park in the embedded YouTube live stream below.
The livestream comes from a webcam mounted in April’s holding pen, where she rests next to her partner Oliver.
In the livestream, you will see the restless giraffe eat, sleep and interact with her carers and veterinarians.
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Every day at 11.45am GMT (7.45am EST) the giraffe goes through her morning check.
A zookeeper then checks in on the giraffe again at 11.30pm GMT (7.30pm EST).
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April last gave birth to a male calf named Tajiri on April 15, 2017, after two months of intense due date speculation and mystery.
This time around, April’s carers have a good idea of when the giraffe became pregnant and have said she will most likely go into labour before the end of March.
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April the giraffe March 15 update
On Friday, March 15, April’s carers reported possible signs of contractions, masking as muscle spams near her belly and hip.
The zookeepers said all staff are now cautious when around the giraffe and are keeping their distance as a result.
Animal Adventure Park said: “While her interest in treats was obvious to cam viewers, she was cautious of those around her.
“Keepers also observed ‘spasms’ in the muscles where the ‘belly’ meets the ‘hip’, which could be contractions.
“Based on all observations, as a precaution, teams did bed down the stall with additional substrate in the event of an evening or early morning delivery.”
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The update was met with excitement from April’s fans, who have followed the giraffe’s previous pregnancy.
Sherri McBride Culvert wrote on Facebook: “I watched April for 58 days straight. My laptop was on 24/7.
“The laptop even went to bed with me so I could check on her throughout the night. I watched Tajiri come into this world.”
Ashley Ikenberg said: “April, stop tricking us! Bring that baby in on March 16.”
Jamie Rusk-Blume said: “My six-year-old daughter was very excited April was having a baby when I told her last week.
“The very first thing she exclaimed was ‘April will have her baby on March 15!’
“We have excitedly been watching the Giraffe Cam and never miss seeing the keepers come in the evening.
“The carrot cam is a favorite and there were lots of giggles tonight!”