Kipepeo the giraffe is ready for her public debut at the Maryland Zoo. Beginning Friday, the giraffe, nicknamed Kipi, will be visible to the public since arriving in late November. The 3-year-old giraffe has been quarantined to adjust to her now home.

The Maryland Zoo's newest giraffe, Kipepeo (or Kipi) will make her debut to the public on Friday, Jan. 17 after joining the herd in late November.

We have missed having giraffes at the Zoo and they are an iconic symbol of the importance of wildlife conservation,” said Senior Vice President and Director of Audubon’s up