Hi, I’m Dazy!
Dazy is a Giant Eland, the largest antelope species in the world! There are two subspecies: Eastern Giant Eland and Western Giant Eland.
There are 12,000–14,000 Giant Eland in the world, and they are considered vulnerable to extinction.
Giant Eland can run up to 43 miles per hour.
The word “eland” is Dutch for “moose” or “elk.”
Dazy is accompanied by her best friend Aerie in section 5 of the Drive-Thru Safari!
Fast Facts
Scientific Name: Taurotragus derbianus
Country of Origin: Central African Republic, Chad, Mali, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cameroon, Guinea, South Sudan and Senegal
Weight: 1,000 lbs.
Height: 5 feet
Gender: Female
Age: 6
Favorite Food: Romaine lettuce
Favorite Activity: Feed from cars and graze in her yard
Dazy
Fun Facts
Weight: 1,000 lbs.
Height: 5 feet
Gender: Female
Age: 6
Favorite Food: Romaine lettuce