Miami Zoo Mourns Loss of Young Giraffe Due to Tragic Accident
The Miami Zoo announced on Monday the heartbreaking news of the death of a three-month-old female giraffe. The young giraffe suffered a fatal injury after breaking her neck in what zoo officials are calling a tragic accident.
The incident, which took place on Saturday, has left the zoo staff and visitors in shock. According to reports, something startled the giraffe, causing her to crash into a fence and sustain the fatal injury. The circumstances leading up to the incident are still under investigation.
The giraffe was promptly taken to the zoo’s Animal Health Center for a necropsy, while the rest of the herd is being closely monitored for any signs of distress or abnormal behavior. The parents of the newborn giraffe, who was born on December 15, 2023, have reportedly resumed their normal routine.
In light of this tragic event, the zoo has initiated a comprehensive review of all protocols and procedures to prevent similar incidents in the future. The Miami Zoo has a history of about 60 giraffe births and has been a strong advocate for conservation efforts to protect giraffes in the wild.
Our thoughts go out to the Miami Zoo staff and all those affected by this loss. May the young giraffe rest in peace.
By EFE