DENVER -- The much anticipated birth of the zoo world took place early Saturday morning and thousands tuned in around the world to watch.
April the giraffe gave birth to a male calf at around 7:53 a.m. MDT, according to Animal Adventure Park zookeepers in New York.
View the first moments of the baby calf by tapping below, or by clicking here to access the gallery.
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