The new giraffes have started to settle in.The new giraffes have started to settle in.
The new giraffes have started to settle in.

Edinburgh Zoo giraffes: Pictures show the Capital's newest residents exploring their new home for the first time

Edinburgh Zoo’s newest residents have been spotted for the first time exploring their new home to the delight of onlookers.

The four giraffes, Fennessey, Gerald, Ronnie and Arrow, have been getting to know each other and their new surroundings.

Ronnie and Arrow arrived first from Woburn Safari Park, arriving at the zoo on Tuesday morning.

Gerald and Fennessy arrived on Wednesday evening after coming from West Midlands Safari Park.

There is one more giraffe is due to arrive over the weekend.

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