Spring is a time of year associated with new life and joy - and for Katie, a reticulated giraffe at the Dallas Zoo, that's especially true as she prepares to give birth to a calf any day now. Animal Planet, dedicated to immersing fans with unparalleled access to the animal kingdom, is covering every second of the inspiring event, online now with Animal Planet L!VE's Giraffe Birth Live Camand on television with the real-time special Giraffe Birth Live whenever the moment arrives.

Through the 24/7 live cams at the Dallas Zoo, fans are offered unfiltered access to Katie online now at apl.tv/giraffe, where they can observe Katie both through a live camera feed and in a series of on-demand videos that provide background into her life at the zoo.

As labor begins for Katie, a zoo expert will be on-hand to provide commentary in a play-by-play manner, shedding light on what viewers are watching and helping to place the birth as a whole in context. Animal Planet will also feature cut-ins on-air during programming at critical moments during labor, birth and perhaps even the baby calf's first steps.

You can meet Katie for yourself at apl.tv/giraffe (and sign up for birth alerts while you're there!) and join the conversation by using #GiraffeBirthLive on social media. And be sure to check-in occasionally - you won't want to miss the baby giraffe's first steps!

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