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Michele Mattingly, co-founder and director of World Giraffe Alliance, is leading the
180-mile walk.
"When something is truly meaningful to you, you're willing to take bold risks.
180 miles at 67?
Absolutely. It's for giraffes."

180 miles for the 18 foot tall giraffe.
On June 22nd, we kick off a 180-mile walk across the Great Plains. Whether you join for 1 mile or the full 180, we will walk from the Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls to the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha to support endangered giraffes. Consider making a pledge to sponsor the walkers. How much is it worth to help save the world's tallest animal?
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