Giraffe Heights featuring Kidepo Trail

Giraffe Heights has been home to our two female giraffes, Lily and Olympia, since opening in 2008. In May 2026, the habitat was enhanced with the launch of Kidepo Trail, a £500,000 new feature that brings an exciting new dimension.

The name Kidepo Trail is inspired by the Kidepo Valley in Uganda, which is a geographical area covered by the Nubian Giraffe Conservation Project that is directly funded by Blackpool Zoo through the Giraffe Conservation Foundation.

The expanded outdoor habitat is now three times larger, offering improved public viewing via an extended walkway. Guests can enjoy African savannah soundscapes, safari-style lookout points, immersive educational trails and special animal encounters.

At the far end of the enlarged paddock, a purpose-built antelope stable has been created and is now home to the sitatunga herd. Native to Africa, the sitatunga will share this space with the giraffes, allowing both species to roam together in a mixed habitat.