Giraffe Dies at Audubon Zoo
Incident Date:
11/02/2026
Location:
New Orleans, LA - USA
Facility Name:
Audubon Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Giraffe
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
NEW ORLEANS, LA – he Audubon Zoo announced Monday, Nov. 2, that one of its giraffes has died.
According to Zoo officials, Fennessy, a four-year-old giraffe, experienced a decline in his overall health, including refusing to eat and lethargy. Despite receiving examinations and supportive care, his condition worsened. Zoo officials said the decision was made to euthanize him.
Initial examination results for the cause of the decline were inconclusive, zoo officials said. A necropsy will be done in an effort to gather additional information.
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