El Paso Zoo’s giraffe brothers relocated

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso Zoo said farewell to two of its giraffes, Obi and Tesoro. The city announced Monday the giraffe brothers parted ways as part of a conservation plan.

Three-year-old Obi was born at the El Paso Zoo in April 2023. The city said he moved to "Longneck Manor" in Fredericksburg, Texas. He'll join a herd of female giraffes to support endangered populations.

Tesoro moved to the Albuquerque BioPark. He'll meet a female giraffe as part of future breeding opportunities, the city said. He was born in El Paso January 2025.

The city added, separating the brothers mimics natural giraffe behavior. Young males leave their families to start their own paths. According to the city, relocating the giraffes reduces their stress and supports their development.

Obi and Tesoro are the sons of the El Paso Zoo's longtime residents Gigi and Juma. Juma died in July 2025 after living in El Paso for more than a decade.