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Virginia Zoo giraffe Billy turns 17 years old

Happy Birthday, Billy!
Credit: The Virginia Zoo Facebook Page

NORFOLK, Va. (WVEC) -- Happy Birthday, Billy!

A Masai Giraffe at the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk celebrated his 17 birthday on Friday. Billy lives in the 'Africa' section of the zoo with female giraffes Noelly, Imara, and calf Iggy.

READ MORE: Giraffe born at Virginia Zoo

According to the zoo, giraffes are herbivores. They eat leaves from acacia, mimosa, and other trees. The Masai Giraffes are usually found in Tanzania and southern Kenya.

Click here to learn more about the Virginia Zoo, or Billy and his giraffe, zebra, and other 'Africa' friends.

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