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Giraffe born at Greenville Zoo dies in tragic accident

Kiko, a 13-year-old Masai giraffe, died after getting caught in a habitat door; his death is under investigation while conservation efforts continue for the endangered species.

  • On New Year's Day, Kiko, a 13-year-old male Masai giraffe, was killed after getting caught in a behind-the-scenes habitat door, the Toronto Zoo announced on Jan. 2, 2026.
  • Kiko was being given access to an additional behind-the-scenes area on Thursday and became caught while exploring the space; staff immediately responded but he panicked and sustained fatal injuries.
  • The zoo sent Kiko's body to the University of Guelph for a full postmortem, and its Health and Safety Services team opened an investigation after the giraffe's tragic death.
  • With a third calf due in early 2026, Kiko's death is a direct blow to the zoo's breeding efforts, and the Toronto Zoo called the loss especially heartbreaking and pledged to share findings.
  • Against broader conservation challenges, the zoo noted that Masai giraffes have fallen to just over 43,000 and were listed as endangered in 2018 by the IUCN.
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Giraffe dies after being caught in opening habitat door at Toronto Zoo

The Toronto Zoo says a 13-year-old giraffe has died after getting caught in an opening door to his behind-the-scenes habitat.

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The Record broke the news in Waterloo, Canada on Friday, January 2, 2026.
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