Welcome Tofi: The new giraffe of the Desert Zoo Park has arrived at a good time.

A complex and exciting operation was successfully completed: A two-year-old young giraffe arrived at the Madbarium - the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Zoo in Be'er Sheva.

The general public was invited to suggest names beginning with the letter T for the new giraffe, since all the names of the giraffes in the Desert begin with the letter T.

The chosen name: Toffee! Yes, among hundreds of original and surprising suggestions, the name that best suited the giraffe was Toffee - sweet, playful, and starting with the letter T like the rest of his friends.

The arrival of the new giraffe is an important milestone for the park, as the herd of giraffes in the desert now numbers 4 individuals.

Tofi, the new male giraffe, joined the existing giraffe family at Debarium: 7-year-old Toy, her sister Twigga, 5, and the baby Trio, who was born a year ago to mother Toy.

Moving a giraffe is a very complex operation, accompanied by many risks and complications. Therefore, in order to prevent unnecessary risks, the caretakers of the Biblical Zoo, from which he was transferred, worked for 8 months on rigorous training for him. They taught him to enter the transfer crate and remain inside it without pressure, thus ensuring his safety during the journey to his new home.

On the long-awaited transfer day, Tofi easily and willingly entered the transfer box.

Upon his arrival at the Medbrium, he initially remained separated from the other giraffes in the park - Trio, Toy, and Twigga, but immediately showed great curiosity towards them.

After this short adaptation period, Toffee the giraffe successfully joined the herd. Trio in particular showed great interest in Toffee and stayed close to him throughout the day, indicating a quick, smooth and successful integration.

Giraffes are a symbol of the African savanna, and their presence in Israel allows the general public to learn up close about their lifestyle, behavior, and the conservation efforts being made on their behalf.

They attract many visitors and serve as an important educational tool to raise awareness of the importance of preserving nature and wildlife.