Dadi the Giraffe Celebrates 10th Birthday at Ramat Gan Safari with Special Enrichment

Dadi, the beloved giraffe at the Ramat Gan Safari, marked his 10th birthday on August 26, 2026. Born at the safari in 2016 to his mother Dikla, Dadi stood out from birth with a height of about 1.9 meters. Shortly after his birth, the public helped choose his name, selecting "Dadi Dadon" after a famous character by Assi Cohen from the show "Eretz Nehederet." To celebrate this milestone, the safari's elephant and giraffe caretakers prepared a special enrichment device that hangs food at varying heights, mimicking the natural feeding behavior of giraffes in the wild. This enrichment encourages physical activity and mental stimulation, allowing Dadi and his companions to engage their muscles and senses while enjoying their food.

The Ramat Gan Safari is known for its advanced animal care approach, regularly providing enrichment activities to promote animal welfare. For example, two months ago, Asian elephants received colorful soccer balls to stimulate curiosity and movement during the World Cup. Such enrichment is crucial for captive animals to maintain physical health and mental well-being. Caretakers closely monitor all animals, tailoring activities to their needs. For instance, the rhino calf Rahi received careful developmental monitoring and special vitamin supplements for his mother during nursing.

Dadi has become a star attraction at the safari, continuing to charm thousands of visitors each year. The safari staff expressed their wishes for Dadi’s continued health and presence for many more years to come.