The Racine Zoo is closed Friday, Jan. 17, to honor the loss of Jabari, a Masai giraffe and fan favorite.The zoo announced Jabaris death in a press release Thursday, explaining that he suffered a fall in his holding area and was unable to stand despite efforts by staff, specialists, and the Racine and Milwaukee fire departments. More than 50 animal care specialists from across Wisconsin worked late into the evening to help him, but were unsuccess…

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A giraffe at the Racine Zoo has died after falling Thursday afternoon.

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Racine Zoo is saddened to report the death of, Jabari, the Masai Giraffe.

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Racine Zoo closes Friday to mourn Jabari, beloved Masai giraffe

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Racine Zoo announces passing of Masai giraffe Jabari

RACINE, Wis. — A giraffe at the Racine Zoo dies after a fall in his holding area. Jabari was a Masai giraffe that arrived at the zoo in October of 2017. Zoo staff said specialist veterinarians and animal care specialists were caring for the animals in the morning on January 16 when the giraffe fell. He was able to lift himself up to stand again. More than 50 staff and care specialists from across Wisconsin including from the Milwaukee County Zoo…

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RACINE, WI — The Racine Zoo on Friday, Jan. 17, announced on its Facebook page that Jabari, one of its Masai giraffe at the zoo since 2017, died after a fall in his winter holding area.According to the post, Jabari fell on Thursday, Jan. 16, and was unable to stand. After almost 50 animal care specialists worked to save him, he passed away.The Racine Zoo is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Jabari, a Masai giraffe who has been a cherish…

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Beloved giraffe Jabari dies Jan. 17 after a fall at the Racine Zoo, staff mourns the loss

The Racine Zoo announced Thursday the death of Jabari, a popular Masai giraffe who had been a fixture at the zoo since 2017. The post Giraffe dies after fall at Racine Zoo appeared first on Kaukauna Community News.

Racine Zoo closes Friday to mourn Jabari, beloved Masai giraffe

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