It can be hard work getting to your feet sometimes but even more so when you're a leggy giraffe like Akachi. Thanks to keeper Tam for sharing this video of the three-year-old as he gets to his hooves. Do you love giraffe? Have you taken part in our Giraffe Safari experience? We'd love to see you. | Monarto Safari Park

Footcare for a giraffe is very important to its overall wellbeing, so keepers perform regular hoof trims. They have even trained many of the animals like Tessa to offer hooves voluntarily! Keepers Teresa and Melina work with Tessa to keep her healthy! The team works with the Zoo Hoofstock Trim Program to stay up on best practices and, on a recent visit, the hoofstock pros noted that the giraffe, okapi, and goats feet looked beautiful and we were doing a great job maintaining their hooves. Learn