What is a group of giraffes called?
A tower
of giraffes
a towera journey
| Animal | Giraffes |
| Category | Mammals |
| Collective noun | Tower, Journey |
| Baby name | Calf |
💡 A “tower” on the move is sometimes called a “journey” of giraffes.
FAQ
What is a group of giraffes called?
A group of giraffes is called a tower. Other accepted terms include a journey.
Are there other names for a group of giraffes?
Yes — besides a “tower,” you may see “journey”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.
What is a baby giraffe called?
A baby giraffe is called a calf.
More mammals
A pride
of lions
A pack
of wolves
A streak
of tigers
A herd
of elephants
A sloth
of bears
A clowder
of cats
A pack
of dogs
A skulk
of foxes
Collective nouns are a mix of traditional “terms of venery,” literary inventions and modern coinages. Several variants are often equally “correct.”