- Tucson’s Reid Park Zoo welcomed a significant new addition in 2026 ... Penelope, one of Zoo’s adult female reticulated giraffes, gave birth to a calf on the afternoon of Monday, February 23, 2026 - Reticulated giraffes are endangered and the birth is part of Reid Park Zoo’s participation in the Giraffe Species Survival Plan to maintain viable populations of these animals - The name of this new giraffe is Ndizi (pronounced “n-DEE-zee” ... Swahili for banana) since he was born on National Banana Bread Day