Giraffes mainly eat the flowers, twigs, and leaves off of trees and shrubs such as Acacia, apricot and mimosa trees. They can also be seen occasionally consuming fruits and grasses.

While acacia leaves are a staple in their diet, they also eat the flowers when they are in season. The flowers have more tannin, but also twice the protein.

Fruits and flowers make up a small part of a giraffe’s diet—usually only 2 to 5 percent. On occasion, giraffes have been known to eat other things such as flowers, fruits, roots, and even twigs. Giraffes are also known to eat termites and other insects.