CMZoo mourns passing of 22-year-old giraffe

Colorado zoo says ‘legendary giraffe’ Mahali has died at age 22

A zoo in Colorado said a legendary 22-year-old giraffe died last week following an age-related health decline.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo bids farewell to its oldest male giraffe

The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has bid farewell to another one of its furry family members this month. In a new release, the zoo announced that Mahali, a "legendary" 22-year-old reticulated giraffe, was euthanized Thursday due to age-related decline in health.

CMZoo mourns passing of 22-year-old giraffe

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (CMZoo) is mourning the passing of one of its beloved giraffes, Mahali, who was the second-oldest giraffe in the nation. According to CMZoo, Mahali was humanely euthanized on Thursday, April 10, due to age-related decline. At 22 years old, CMZoo said Mahali was the second-oldest male reticulated giraffe in Association of Zoos and Aquariums facilities in the country. “Mahali changed the way we think …