US EditionBeloved giraffe of South Dakota zoo euthanized after foot injury
- An 18-year-old reticulated giraffe named Chioke was euthanized at the Great Plains Zoo due to a severe foot fracture.
- Chioke, born in Florida, sired three offspring and grew to nearly 15 feet tall.
- Despite efforts to treat his foot issues, the zoo decided to euthanize Chioke for quality-of-life concerns.
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The favorite giraffe of a South Dakota zoo had to be anesthetized for his non-healing leg injury. The medical team tried several methods of treatment, but none of them worked.
Beloved giraffe of South Dakota zoo euthanized after foot injury
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A beloved giraffe at a zoo in South Dakota has died. On Thursday, the Great Plains Zoo and Butterfly House & Aquarium in Sioux Falls announced the death of Chioke, an 18-year-old reticulated giraffe. He died March 28. “Following a severe fracture in his front left foot, Animal Care and Veterinary leaders made the difficult, but responsible, decision to humanely euthanize him,” the zoo said in a news release. Chioke, born…
Beloved giraffe of South Dakota zoo euthanized after foot injury
Beloved giraffe of South Dakota zoo euthanized after foot injury April 4, 2024 A beloved giraffe at a zoo in South Dakota has died.On Thursday, the Great Plains Zoo and Butterfly House & Aquarium in Sioux Falls announced the death of Chioke, an 18-year-old reticulated giraffe. He died March 28.Following a severe fracture in his front left foot, Animal Care and Veterinary leaders made the difficult, but responsible, decision to humanely euthaniz…
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