Giraffe Baby - Safari LtdGiraffe adults might be the tallest animals around, but baby giraffes are no slouches they can be up to 2 meters tall and weigh almost 113 kg. This baby giraffe figure makes a perfect companion for our adult giraffe. Scientific Name: Giraffa camelopardalis Characteristics: Young giraffes look much like adults, only smaller: same long neck, same distinctive fur colour pattern, and the same skin covered knobs on the top of their heads called ossicones.