At Abilene Zoo, baby giraffe Zahara dies from leg fracture, 2nd giraffe death in 2024.
Baby giraffe Zahara died at the Abilene Zoo on October 2 due to a severe leg fracture, with the cause of the injury still unknown. Born on July 20, her name was selected by the community. This incident marks the second young giraffe death at the zoo in 2024, following the passing of a two-year-old named Makena in April. The zoo is now closely monitoring the health and safety of the remaining giraffe herd.
October 02, 2024
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