Only One Giraffe Like This Exists on Earth and She’s in Tennessee

Now that the "Runaway Zebra Saga" has concluded and we've marveled at the birth of a rare white camel, let's turn our attentions toward another hooved mammal. And yes, she's in Tennessee, too. Man, wildlife series could save a lot of money on those Africa, Asia, and South America trips and just hang out in the Volunteer State.

Rare Animals in Tennessee

Obviously, I'm kidding. Those teams like their subjects in the wild, and the rare creatures in Tennessee are safely tucked away in zoos or sanctuaries. That white, blue-eyed camel, for example, resides safely at the Tennessee Drive-Through Safari Park. Should you visit the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, you'll see a rare fanaloka pup, born in 2022. They're species is native to Madagascar.

And if you go for the fanaloka, stay for the clouded leopard cub, born just this past February.

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However, if you're in eastern Tennessee, amid everything you're likely going to have on your agenda, you should pay a visit to the Brights Zoo.

The World's Only Spotless Giraffe

Located in Limestone, Tennessee, Brights Zoo is a private, family-owned zoo and is the home of what's been dubbed the "world's rarest giraffe." Her name is Kipekee, the perfect choice since that's a Swahili word that means "unique" or "one-of-a-kind." As the only giraffe on the planet without any spots, she fits the bill.

While it may not be as large as some of the zoos you may have visited, Brights Zoo's collections are no less impressive.

In Eastern Tennessee, Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge get the bulk of the tourism headlines, but don't sleep on this fascinating zoo that's made a home for the rarest giraffe in the world.